Testseek.com have collected 39 expert reviews of the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Home Network Storage System and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Home Network Storage System.
November 2010
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The editors liked
Gigabit LAN
Media files playable through web browsers
Upgradeable
Swappable storage
Easy remote web access setup and use
Quiet and low power
Easy to Use
Very Fats Connection Speeds for Both Wired and Wireless Options
Great Software
3 Computers or Mac's can be Backed up at the Click of a Button
HD Streaming
Small & Self Contained
Basic Backup Software Included
USB Port
Easy to setup
Tons of Sharing features
Works on both Mac and PC
Seamless integration with Time Machine
Streams media files to your game console without having your computer turned on
Speedy file transfers
Integrates with Windows Explorer
Creates user accounts to access the drive
Intuitive use
Supports Apple Time Machine
DNLA support
Gigabit Ethernet connection
Can expand storage by adding additional external hard drive
Compatible with GoFlex Desk drives
Easily setup for the novice
Share a printer across the network easily
The user interface (menus) are easy to follow and written in plain English
It uploads files 10% to 20% faster than other manufacturer's models
Use drag and drop to easily upload files fast
You can access files remotely and share with family/friends
Share photos directly from the NAS to Flickr and Facebook
Set up integrated RSS feeds for shared folders and subscribers will be notified wh
The GoFlex Home Network Storage System is a good performing
Simple NAS server that is compatible with Seagate's GoFlex Desk external hard drives. It supports Macs and PCs and works as a print server
Quick setup
Sleek appearance
Web access to your files
Ability to invite people to your “Shares”
Works as print server
DLNA Certified
Media server ability
Backup software
Easy to set up and use
The editors didn't like
Subscription required for premium features
Not all media types played in browserbased interface
Much lower write than read speed
No media import application
Limited to Only 3 Computers
Administrative Interface Is Not User Friendly
Flaky Time Machine Backups
Lack of SSH Access.
Free Backup software for PC not included
A bit pricier than comparable NAS devices
Need to spend $19.99 a year to unlock pro features
Some setup challenges (documentation could be better)
Transfer speeds over network can be sluggish
Not currently available as add-on for GoFlex Desk
Does not recognize GoFlex Desk as external drive
Personal files not secured
Can't share specific folders to only specific users
Memeo backup software is limited to 3 computers. You must pay a premium to backup more computers
When emailing the share link
It was rejected by some email clients like sbcglobal.net
The NAS design does not allow for adding SATA hard drive memory
Could not add files to some share folders after they were initially created
Easy
Fast and Reliable Access to Your Media Library
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The GoFlex Home doesn't support GoFlex Desk drives larger than 2TB. Its desktop software is rather useless and its Web interface is not easy enough for beginners. You must have an Internet connection to register the NAS with Seagate as part of its setup
The GoFlex Home Network Storage System is a good performing, simple NAS server that is compatible with Seagate's GoFlex Desk external hard drives. It supports Macs and PCs and works as a print server
The GoFlex Home doesn't support GoFlex Desk drives larger than 2TB. Its desktop software is rather useless and its Web interface is not easy enough for beginners. You must have an Internet connection to register the NAS with Seagate as part of its setup
The GoFlex Home Network Storage System is a simple storage server and a great accessory for a Seagate GoFlex Desk hard drive. However, if you want a NAS with a lot of features, you should keep looking.
Easy to setup, tons of Sharing features, works on both Mac and PC, seamless integration with Time Machine, streams media files to your game console without having your computer turned on, speedy file transfers,
Free Backup software for PC not included, a bit pricier than comparable NAS devices, need to spend $19.99 a year to unlock pro features
The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Home Network Storage System is easy to set up and pretty easy to use system that makes it simpler for average folks to share files and wirelessly backup the computers on their home network. Having both Mac and PC compatibili...
Gigabit LAN, Media files playable through web browsers, Upgradeable, swappable storage, Easy remote web access setup and use, Quiet and low power
Subscription required for premium features, Not all media types played in browserbased interface, Much lower write than read speed, No media import application
Relatively low-priced consumer-focused single drive NAS with remote file sharing and access features...
If you're looking for a plug-and-play NAS drive, the 2TB GoFlex certainly has its appeal. Unlike the 3TB USB drive that Anand reviewed last month though, Seagate aren't the only players in the segment as there are other 2TB network drive options out ther...
The user interface (menus) are easy to follow and written in plain English, It uploads files 10% to 20% faster than other manufacturer's models, Use drag and drop to easily upload files fast, You can access files remotely and share with family/friends, Share photos directly from the NAS to Flickr and Facebook, Set up integrated RSS feeds for shared folders and subscribers will be notified wh
Memeo backup software is limited to 3 computers. You must pay a premium to backup more computers, When emailing the share link, it was rejected by some email clients like sbcglobal.net, The NAS design does not allow for adding SATA hard drive memory, Could not add files to some share folders after they were initially created, Easy, Fast and Reliable Access to Your Media Library, SEAGATE S
Simple setup. USB port for printer sharing. Media file sharing
User creation limited unless you pay for pro features. Backup software is a trial version. Lacks RAID. Some pro features should be standard, not paid extras
Seagate's latest NAS solution offers the basics of backup and streaming, but to access its best features, you’ll have to pay an annual subscription fee....
Abstract: Seagate’s GoFlex Home is a single-drive NAS unit separated into a ‘dock’ and removable drive, allowing you to upgrade your storage capacity in future.Physical setup is simple – connect Ethernet and power cables to the dock, plug in the drive, and press...
Published: 2013-11-28, Author: David , review by: micromart.co.uk
Abstract: The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Home, aside from being a bit of a mouthful, is a network attached hard drive in two parts: the network base and the drive enclosure that slots into it.The lower portion or network base, houses a gigabit Ethernet port along wit...
An interesting, if not necessarily useful design, acceptable performance, and user-friendly interface coupled with competitive pricing make this a good choice for those not after a more fully fledged NAS option....
Abstract: Pros and ConsProduct Pros: • Excellent value for money • Packed with features Product Cons: • Breadth of features let down by incoherent interfaces across software NAS (Network Attached Storage) - a hard disk that connects to your network - wil be fam...
