Seagate FreeAgent Go 120 GB USB External Hard Drive ST901203FGA1E1-RK

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Seagate FreeAgent Go 120 GB USB External Hard Drive ST901203FGA1E1-RK

120 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

List Price: $159.99
Lowest Price: $74.95

Product Description:

With the FreeAgent Go, you can turn any PC into your PC. The instructions make it easy to transfer a copy of your web browser, favorites, passwords, IM client and contacts, e-mail client, cookies, settings and files to the drive. With that done, simply plug the FreeAgent Go into any PC with a USB 2.0 port. The FreeAgent Go will transform that PC into a copy of your home PC. While in use, all of your actions are stored on the FreeAgent Go, so when you disconnect there is no trace of your personal data on the borrowed machine. The FreeAgent Go will even synchronize its data with your most frequented PCs, so its always up to date. The FreeAgent Go is a great way to not only take your data, but your entire desktop environment with you wherever you go. 5400 RPM USB 2.0 Connectivity PC Compatibility - Windows 2000, Windows XP Home, XP Pro, and Vista Mac Compatibility - Power PC G3, G4, or G5 processor running OS X 10.3.9 (or higher) or Intel Core Duo or Core Solo processor running OS X 10.4.6 (or higher) (FreeAgent Go software and drive formatting works only with Windows, but can be reformatted for Mac using Disk Utility) 5-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty Unit Dimensions - 0.7 (h) x 4.8 (w) x 3.9 (d) Unit Weight - 6.4 oz.

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 120 GB 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 encryption software to protect your content, leaving no trace of your last session on the borrowed computer. With the Seagate Free Agent Go, you have the best of all worlds--a convenient portable back-up solution and a virtual desktop in a pocket-size package.

Powerful storage device with a sleek new design.

Compact size makes it great for on-the-go travel.

Take your favorite music, photos, or programs with you anywhere you go.

High-Speed Synchronization and Security
Whether you have vital company data or personal files and programs that you need to access, the Seagate Free Agent Go protects your most valuable information via drive-level encryption that provides a more robust solution than most software encryption on the market today. Delivering high-end protection against unauthorized use with encryption for sensitive files, this device keeps your data safe while you're on the go.

With the Seagate Free Agent Go, virtually any computer can temporarily become yours. The software/drive combination allows you to move files or other content quickly via USB 2.0, allowing transfer rate of up to 480Mb/sec for USB. The drive's high-performance spindle speed of 5400 RPM gives you the high-speed performance you need to back your data up quickly and safely. The sleek and slim design of this hard drive--only 0.7 x 3.9 x 4.8-inches (H x D x W)--and a weight of less than four pounds means that you can carry practically your entire desktop with you as you make your rounds from computer to computer.

The Free Agent Go software and drive is formatted to work out of the box with Windows operating systems--including Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000--but the drive can easily be made Mac-ready in a few minutes with Mac OS X's Disk Utility. The unit features a sophisticated touch point power on/off switch. A five-year warranty is also included, giving you complete peace of mind. Now with the ability to take your data with you anywhere you go, your digital content finally has room to breathe.

What's in the Box
Free Agent Go data mover drive, Free Agent software (preloaded) and electronic documentation, USB 2.0 cable, and a quick start guide.

Customer Reviews:

Rating:
Date: 2008-07-06
Pretty decent hard drive
I've owned this drive for about a month and a half now, and no problems with it so far. It comes with software that adds various functionalities, which I don't really use, so I can't comment on how useful that is (however, I will say that as someone who doesn't use it, the software doesn't make itself intrusive or get in the way, which is very nice. Combined with the fact that it takes up a very small fraction of the disk's space, I can just leave it there in case I ever decide I do want to make use of the extra functionality).

I only have two minor complaints: one, that the USB cord is rather short, and two, that the plastic film covering the lights on either end seems a bit shoddy (slightly creased). Neither of these is a big issue for me though, so overall this product is quite excellent.

Rating:
Date: 2008-06-23
Very pleased
I ordered this product and it arrived very quickly. I've been using for about a month now and haven't had any problems. I use it mainly to transfer data from one computer to another. The only problem I had with it was one time it would not disconnect from my laptop, but it was a problem with Vista and not the unit itself. Overall, I'm very, very pleased with it.

Rating:
Date: 2008-06-17
Good for My Needs
I have backed up my hard drive with this external drive twice now and find it easy to use. I've not had any problems and for data backup - not hard drive back up - it works great.

Rating:
Date: 2008-05-24
Constant Problems
Totally Worthless.

The Seagate FreeAgent GO 120 GB drive, that I bought, has been replaced twice, and the third one is unreliable too.

It also uses two usb ports. If you unplug one of the usb cables the drive beeps.

Windows reports write errors to the disk almost constantly.

My MacBook cannot read the drive at all, unlike other external drives.

Stay away from this drive, it is not worth the hassle.

Rating:
Date: 2008-05-12
Worked as delivered.
I had to reformat the drive to get rid of the pre-installed software (not a fan) but it's been working great since. The unit is smaller and lighter than i expected.