Seagate ST305004FDA1E1-RK FreeAgent Desktop 500 GB 3.5-Inch USB 2.0 External Hard Drive

It is very light weight, easy 2 use. I use it on linux, vista & xp & works like a charm. I have seen transfer rates of 10MBps till now, though it claims 60MBps. 10MBps is fast enough. Also, I love the way the long & slim orange LED blinks when data is being transferred.
I take a star off because I wished it looked & felt more sturdier, the plastic casing seems little cheap 2 me, but not a big issue as it is primarily intended 4 indoor usage with minimal movement.

Conclusion: A great product & 4 90bucks, it is a steal.
Recommended: YES!!

No issues with set up or running. i like that it shuts down with the computer. Running vista

I purchased this drive about 6 months ago & use it every day & have not had one problem with it. I reformatted the drive 2 work with my PS3 & can now enjoy a 500+ Gigabyte solution 4 my system 4 about 120 bucks.

The drive has a very elegant design & compliments anything it sits next to. It is obviously whisper quiet & has a great read speed. My computer & PS3 have no problem recognizing it.

Overall, I would recommend this product 2 anyone looking 4 an external drive solution.

This product has performed extremely well 4 the time that I have had it. (Many external hard drives fail after some months of use, so I can't comment on it's performance beyond a few months). It is sleek, very easy 2 use & I love it. I would recommend it highly. It never malfunctions like my last product did.

This device was purchased as a replacement 4 my maxtor which broke. Maxtor was made by seagate, so I wasn't 2 sure about buying this Seagate drive.

The drive comes neatly packaged (which I bought mine new from Amazon) & it comes with a manual, the drive, a power cable & the USB cable. The drive should be plug & play compatible. Just plug it in & you can access it from your my computer as a second HDD. should be next 2 your C: drive. You can then drag & drop any files you may want 2 store on the HDD.

I have owned this drive 4 about a month now. I have ran the drive 24/7 4 about 2 weeks now & it is still running A ok. that shows a lot of integrity 4 durability & reliability.

In order 2 turn off the drive you have 2 safely remove the hardrive & wait 4 the drive 2 power itself down. you can then remove the cables. REMEMBER, make sure you use the dock & stand 4 this drive. it has 2 be upright & ventilated properly or you risk overheating the device.

There are TB drives however, that are only 50-100 dollars more. I feel that if anyone wants 2 go that route they may be better off. An internal drive would be an even more reliable route also, as an internal drive are less likely 2 fail.

keep in mind that my seagate drive has made me happy, it worked right out of the box & it is what I needed 2 store the music I have been buying from itunes. I have a lot now, so my 500 GB drive is nearly full.
it makes me wish I would have went 4 the 1TB drive.

if you are not planning on downloading & storing, or more 4 backup or 4 office storage or 4 storing maybe schoolwork or 2 back up documents & such, this drive is great! it has saved me on several system crashes, as I store important drivers & documents that I need on the drive. But then again, I beleive that is the idea of any drive.

It depends on the use of the Drive, but I say this drive is reliable & fast & easy & very pnp reliable. I would recommend it 2 anyone.

Bryan. 10-1-08

With a footprint no bigger than a stapler, the Seagate FreeAgent is an external desktop hard drive that can fit anywhere. The FreeAgent is designed 2 conveniently hold all of your digital content in one place. This drive can hold 500GB worth of data & is ready 2 go as soon as you plug it in. Mac Compatibility - Power PC G3, G4, or G5 running OS X 10.3.9 (or higher), or Intel Core Duo or Core Solo running OS X 10.4.6 (or higher) (drive is formatted NTFS, you will need 2 reformat 4 Mac using Disk Utility) 5-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty Unit Dimensions - 7.5 (h) x 1.6 (w) (w/o 3.2 base) x 6.4 (d)

When its time 2 back up & protect your digital content--photos, music, documents, & more--it doesn't get much easier than the Seagate Free Agent Desktop USB Portable Hard Drive. Simply plug it in 2 any power source, connect the USB cable 2 any computer, & you're ready 2 go. This hip-looking hard drive takes up less room on your desk than an ordinary stapler, giving you more space 4 your other desktop items.

Powerful storage device with a sleek new design.

Takes up less room on your desk than a stapler.

Keep all your digital content in a safe & secure location.

Portable Performance & Security
If you're still relying on your personal computer or back-up CDs or DVDs 2 store your digital content or vital personal or family documents, you're running an unnecessary risk. Your computer can only hold so many files & can crash at any time, leaving you helpless 2 access your content. DVDs & CDs have a place in archiving, but they get easily scratched & lost. It's too risky 2 store everything in your computer, & too time-consuming & cumbersome 2 have a drawer full of CDs or DVDs.

Computers come & go, but your content should always be nearby. With up 2 1000 glorious gigabytes, the Free Agent external hard drive is the best place 2 gather & access all of your important photos, movies, music, games & documents. Simply plug in the power & the USB cable & you’re ready 2 go.

The Seagate Free Agent is big enough 2 store a huge portion of your digital content in a safe & secure environment, but small enough 2 let you take that content with you wherever you go. In other words, having the Seagate Free Agent is like having your entire computer with you at all times, but in a package that's a small fraction of the space & weight of your computer.

Designed 2 live peacefully in your home or office, the Free Agent external hard drive is extra quiet & takes up less room on your desk than a stapler. Even the cable ports are base-mounted 2 help keep your desk free of clutter. We even add a little bit of sophistication 2 your desktop with the unique espresso brown finish & molten amber illumination.

The sleek & slim design of this hard drive--only measures 7.5 x 1.6 x 6.4-inches (H x D x W)--and a weight of less than four pounds. The Seagate Free Agent lets you transfer files seamlessly from your computer via its USB 2.0 connection at a brisk transfer rate of up 2 480Mb/sec. The drive delivers a spindle speed of 7,200 RPM, giving you the high-speed performance you need 2 back your data up quickly & safely.

The Seagate Free Agent is ready 2 use out of the box with a PC, but it can be made Mac-ready in a matter of minutes with Mac OS X's Disk Utility. This portable hard drive is already compatible with Windows Vista (as well as Windows XP & Windows 2000), allowing you 2 backup your content regardless of operating system upgrades.

At this compact size, & with this high performance, you now have the ability 2 take your data with you anywhere you go, so your digital content finally has room 2 breathe. A five-year warranty is also included, giving you complete peace of mind.

What's in the Box
FreeAgent Desktop drive, USB 2.0 cable, AC power adapter, & quick start guide.