Seagate ST902503FGA1E1-RK FreeAgent Go 250 GB 2.5″ USB 2.0 External Hard Drive
- 250 GB portable hard drive connects to your computer via USB cable
- 5400 RPM spindle speed for speedy performance
- Protect against unauthorized use with encryption for sensitive files; Leave no trace of your last session on a borrowed computer
- Keep your most current data with you – synchronize data from your most frequented PCs
- Includes portable drive, Free Agent software (preloaded) and electronic documentation, USB 2.0 cable, and a quick start guide; 5-year limited warranty
Product Description
Ideal for letting you carry your desktop environment and your files anytime, anywhere, FreeAgent Go allows you to take your web browser, favorites, passwords, IM client and contacts, email client, cookies, settings and files with you. Save all your private information on FreeAgent, not on the computer you’re using!Amazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description If you find yourself working from multiple computers but needing constant access to your own software, e-mail and digital files, the Seagate Free Agent Go Portable Hard Drive is for you. More than a simple portable back-up and storage solution, the Seagate Free Agent Go lets you take your favorite software, Web browser, IM client and contacts, email, cookies, and personalization settings wherever you go–safely and securely. Not only does this portable hard drive synchronize your data with just about any computer you want to work from, more importantly it features the latest … More >>
Seagate ST902503FGA1E1-RK FreeAgent Go 250 GB 2.5″ USB 2.0 External Hard Drive
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5 comments
Chazer on December 2, 2009 at 1:46 pm
I purchased the Seagate FreeAgent 250 GB external hard drive to back up multiple computers at my work place. It was easy to use, downloaded rapidly, and was functioning without problems. For an unclear reason, after not being used for about 2 months, the hard drive appeared to fail. Using a different transformer for a power supply did not work. I am very disappointed. I must now purchase another drive for backup. I will try a different company.
G. Belthur on December 2, 2009 at 4:43 pm
One of the first things I noticed is that it has a Y cable for connection. Meaning, on some computers you need to plug both into two USB slots for the drive power up. Funny thing is, if I connect the drive to my desktop (2003 Dell), I need to plug both into separate USB slots. But in my Dell laptop, I can plug in only the cable which has “Power+Data” written on it. How will you know ? well, if the drive isn’t getting enough power, it makes a slight noise and it won’t get auto detected in XP.
Connections aside, the drive is quite noiseless. You won’t even know it’s connected except for the orangish light at the side.
For me Ceedo is something I don’t need. I just encrypted the whole drive with TrueCrypt.
I have had bad experiences with backup programs before. So I just stick to Rar’ing my stuff and dumping it in the TrueCrypt.
How much more security do you need ?
If you haven’t heard of TrueCrypt,
check it out here http://www.truecrypt.org/
J. de Hoyos on December 2, 2009 at 6:52 pm
This is a great product at a reasonable price and is easy to use. It keeps the computer from getting cluttered with all my photos and keeps them safe and handy (I take thousands of them, literally!). It is also is a great place to store private documents.
debrajrj on December 2, 2009 at 7:14 pm
I received this drive for Christmas. I’m a mac user, and got the windows version, but all over the box it SCREAMS mac compatible, as long as you don’t want to use the software. I didn’t, I just wanted to back up my hard-drive. Unfortunately, the drive isn’t recognized on ANY computer I’ve tried. Granted, they’re all macs, but out of 4 computers. . . so I filed a case with Seagate. Despite an email telling me I should have a response with them within 24 hours, 2 weeks later I contacted customer service. Their hours are not convenient. . . and after 10 min on hold on the phone I decided to chat. That was another wait, but an agent still was available before anyone answered the phone. I’d seen on their website that the problem might have to do with needing a y cable (ok, I’d tried it on desktops too and it hadn’t worked, but I was hoping) and the page says to contact customer support about this. Their answer was “go buy one”. So I ordered one from amazon, and when it came the drive STILL doesn’t work. Another wait for email, another 30 min on hold, and the chat agent tells me to contact customer support to return the device. Oh, and I get to pay shipping! I may just write off the money Ive spent and buy a competitor, instead.
Patrick G. on December 2, 2009 at 9:32 pm
I’ve had this hard drive for about 6 months now. It doesn’t require a separate power source, but uses two usb ports. It is ultra slim, easy to take with you, and operates very quietly.
I use it two or three times a week and haven’t had any issues so far. Still, I would be weary of purchasing from SeaGate. Many of my friends have had issues with their hard drives (although not this model specifically).