Free Agent GO Drive - 320GB 5400RPM 8MB Cache USB 2.0 up to 480MB/s - MAC Formatted
Able to take your desktop environment with you
Save all your private information instead of on the computer
MAC OS X 10.4.9 or later
1 available USB 2.0 or Firewire port
Great product! Convenient size!
Review Date: October 16, 2008
Reviewer: R. Collado, Brooklyn, NY
Just bought this HD to back up my MacBook Pro. Hooks up in seconds, Mac recognizes it immediately and you can just drag and drop files to store or backup. I use Time Machine with this to back up my whole system and it works flawlessly. I used to have Apple's Time Capsule but after a while I didn't like the slow wireless connection to back up files and it would constantly stop backups because the connections would occasionally drop. I use the Firewire 800 connection with this HD and it backed up my whole system in less than an hour. Great size also if you want to take it anywhere with you. Included cables cover all scenarios such as Firewire 800, Firewire 400 & USB. Also has a very convenient leather carrying case so the HD doesn't get all dinged or scratched up during transport. Only negative thing I could say about this product is that the docking station only works with Firewire 800 so it will be useless to use if you don't have that connection on your current system. Other than that, Seagate makes an awesome product & I would recommend this to any & everyone looking for backup options or solutions.
Perfect so far.
Review Date: February 19, 2009
Reviewer: aimelise, Seoul, South Korea
Not a single problem with this drive yet. This is my second Seagate. The first is still going strong. If you're a Mac user and don't need the FW800, get the PC formatted version and reformat it yourself. You'll save some money.
Excellent Choice for the Mac Enthusiast
Review Date: January 4, 2009
Reviewer: Kevin Harrington, NH United States
The Mac formatted Seagate FreeAgent drive is extremely simple to use. The directions for use are simple diagram steps for using each of the cable types for your specific arrangement. The drive, included cables and dock are all well constructed with good quality materials. With the Mac formatted edition, all the cables and dock are included. With the Windows formatted editions, cables and dock are optional and purchased separately. This is a bonus for the Mac camp. As stated in the specs for this product, all of the cable options; e.g. firewire, USB are available with this model.
The grid pattern in the front of the drive when docked light up bright white and dim like a 'heart beat' when in use. Nice touch.
The Seagate FreeAgent 5 year warranty surpasses all of the competitive brand names.
The only negative would be the inability to daisy chain via firewire 800.
Once you go Mac, you will never go back.
Deserves place on my Mac desk
Review Date: November 7, 2008
Reviewer: Grace L. Suarez, San Francisco CA USA
Works perfectly. Looks gorgeous. My grab-it-when-the-house-starts-to-shake thing. The silver and white fits in with the rest of my Mac gear, and so easy to pull out of the cradle. A must-have Mac accessory. Couldn't be happier.
Great Drive - Comes with ALL the cables!
Review Date: June 5, 2009
Reviewer: JuanGuapo, Los Angeles, CA
BEST SELLING POINT :: It comes with the dock (FW800 only!), an extra FW800 cable, FW800>FW400 cable, USB 2.0 cable, and USB power cable (for low-power USB ports). It also comes with a carrying case that says Seagate on it--again, nice touch!
WORST SELLING POINT :: Cables are notoriously short, but manageable. If you need a cable that reaches beyond six inches, buy one.
VALUE POINT :: It comes with *all* the cables, a dock, and a carrying case--no other 2.5 drive comes w/ all this in the box, period.
COMMENTS :: I've been delighted with this little drive and it works just beautifully for what it does. Build-quality is good but not great (mine had a teeny-tiny scuff on the edge of the metal cover), and it very solid (no rattles or loose/hanging pieces. It was put together well. Plastic, blister-packs are a pain so get a good pair of scissors! ;)
I picked this one up a few days ago and thus far it has been stellar as an iPhoto and iMovie base. I work between a Macbook Pro and an iMac for doing my video and photo editing, so there are times I would like to take my stuff w/ me and use it on the portable. This drive does an excellent job w/ no noticeable difference in speed; it is that fast.
I was using a USB 2.0 Western Digital Passport but the speed was noticeably slower than working locally on the computer's hard drive. The Passport is a great drive but USB 2.0 is a slouch when trying to edit large HD movies in iMovie, or copy 2-3GB files. If you have a Firewire 800 port on your computer and are looking for a portable HDD to use as your base for iMovie or iPhoto projects, this drive is a good pick.
The drive is absolutely silent and has a slow-glowing LED to let you know that data is passing through the drive (nice touch). I also was impressed by the fit/finish of the drive as it matches my 15" unibody Macbook Pro nicely.
Great product! Convenient size!
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