Seagate ST307504FPA1E3-RK FreeAgent Pro 750 GB USB/eSATA/FireWire400 External Hard Drive

I've got 2 other FreeAgent drives, both 320GB & they are great. That's why I bought this, but I've spent a lot of time on the phone with Seagate & at Apple discussion forum over weeks & months. I've even gotten a replacement from seagate. All kinds of screwy things happen. Folders & files disappear & reappear. It disappears from my desktop & then needs Disk Utility repair when I mount it. BEWARE MAC USERS!

I bought this drive 4 my DirecTV HR20 2 extend its recording capability from 50hrs 2 almost 150hrs & the drive has been on continuously 4 1 year without issue.

Since the HR20 always has a live buffer recording regardless of if the receiver is on or off, the hard drive never turns off & is always recording video data. So think about it, that's 24/7/365 that my drive has been running & recording straight & it's never failed me once. I'd say that's pretty rock solid.

Setup is a snap -- just plug in the drive, connect the eSATA cable 2 the drive & then your HR20, then turn on the HR20 & presto -- almost triple the recording capacity!

It's been nice 2 not have 2 worry about how many DVR recordings I have saved. And I've even had a couple power failures, & everything's come back & rebooted on its own with no lost recordings or glitches. So I have 2 say, I'm more than happy with the purchase!!

And if you're wanting this 4 your computer, I think it's a pretty safe bet there too since few computers would come close 2 the same demand as 24/7 DVR recording.

Bottom line -- go 4 it!! This is a great drive!!!

This is in rotation 4 the military. I got it 4 a good price, it did well 4 about 6 months & now my computer will not recognize it. Once plugged in, the folders will start disapearing & then....nothing. Light is still on (it is always on), but nothing happens... Cant open, exchange or delet. I have about 400GB vested in this thing...

1. The orange stripe you're seeing in the picture is a light that cannot be turned off. Do not buy this hard drive if you're going 2 be putting it in your bedroom or other location where you don't want a permanent orange glow.

2. The drive's center of gravity is high & its base is narrow. It is about as easy 2 topple as an unopened beer bottle. Do not buy this hard drive if you're going 2 be placing it around where living things move.

3. The power connector fits only loosely. Do not buy this hard drive if the power cord will be in the vicinity of moving things.

4. My drive died. Do not buy this drive if you'll be storing valuable data on it (fortunately I wasn't).

5. The power sensor (it's not a button) is an inferior original design that essentializes this drive's fundamental problem: practical considerations were sacrificed 2 marketing consideration--the drive was designed primarily 2 have good numbers on paper & look cool when viewed online.

I wouldn't have bought this drive if I had put my hands on it first. I bought it online based on the misconception that Seagate wouldn't permit their brand on products like these. It is the worst drive I've ever owned.

not much 2 say, hopefully a backup drive doesn't get much attention. hooked up easily 2 my mac via firewire. I run it once a day or so 2 let time capsule back it up. seems 2 be fast enough, I don't use it 4 anything else.

2 months, so far so good. who knows how long it will last. 5 yr warranty hopefully worth something. seems 2 run pretty cool if I leave it on 24hrs, although I don't like having it run constantly, I feel like it's less likely 2 get corrupted/power surge/ etc.

My only beef is the touch sensitive power button. It's not intuitive & there's no feedback, so you are always guessing if it's working or not. when you turn it on the light fades on after about a second, & when you turn it off you have 2 hold the button 4 a few seconds before it fades out. I can see where a lot of uninfomed users would think that it's defective. 4 stars instead of 5.

I think I can hear it going 2 sleep when the mac goes 2 sleep- but that's only at night. Maybe I should just leave it on...

The FreeAgent Pro is an external hard drive with a sizable 750GB of storage capacity. What sets it apart from most other external drives is its ability 2 move that data 2 where you need it most. Automatically send a project 2 a flash drive, copy audio 2 your MP3 player, upload photos 2 Shutterfly, & put your entire "My Documents" folder on your website 4 anytime/anywhere access. Those are just a few examples of what FreeAgent Pro can offer you. To keep everything working smoothly, FreeAgent Pro can also perform automatic revisions of your content. Automatic revisions of your content help keep you safe from goof-ups 5-Year Limited Warranty Interfaces - FireWire, USB 2.0 & eSATA PC Requirements - Windows 2000 Pro, XP Home or Pro, or Vista Mac Requirements - 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 Pro software & drive formatting works only with Windows, but drive can be reformatted 4 Mac using Disk Utility) Unit Dimensions - 7.5 (h) x 1.4 (w) (w/o 3 wide base) x 6.3 (d)

For the person who needs access 2 their digital content away from home, at work, or online, while also allowing that same content 2 be shared in a secure setting, look no further than the Seagate Free Agent Pro Portable Hard Drive. This powerful portable hard drive delivers high-speed transfers, while also giving you the ability 2 share content with others safely & securely from a remote location or even online.

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The Free Agent Pro is also ideal 4 those who want quick & painless transfers of their data from their computer 2 their drive, & from their drive 2 online accounts (such as Shutterfly or email). 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--1 x 3 x 5.2 inches (H x D x W)-- giving you more space 4 your other desktop items. Meanwhile, the hard drive only measures 7.5 x 1.4 x 6.3-inches (H x D x W) & it matches its small base.

High Speed Synchronization & Sharing
The Free Agent Pro data mover automatically duplicates & moves selected content from your hard drive 2 multiple locations, such as copying your contact lists & emails 2 your iPod, or photos 2 a Shutterfly account. This feature also allows you 2 move your entire 'My Documents' folder 2 the Free Agent, or move it 2 your own online space where you (or others you choose) can access it from any browser 24/7. The Free Agent software also offers the feature of rolling back your system 2 better time if something should happen 2 your PC while automatic revisions of your content help keep you safe from goof-ups.

Move files or other content with either USB 2.0, eSATA, or FireWire 400 allowing a maximum transfer rate of 480Mb/sec 4 USB, & 3Gb/sec 4 eSATA, while delivering a high performance spindle speed of 7,200 RPM. The unit also comes with a sophisticated touch point power on/off switch.

The Free Agent Pro software & drive formatting works only with Windows, but the drive can easily be reformatted 4 a Mac with OS X's Disk Utility. This portable hard drive is also compatible with Windows Vista (as well as Windows XP & Windows 2000), allowing you 2 backup your content regardless of operating system upgrades. A five-year warranty is also included, giving you complete peace of mind. Now with the ability 2 take your data with you anywhere you go, your digital content finally has room 2 breathe.

What's in the Box
FreeAgent Pro data mover drive, Free Agent software (preloaded) & electronic documentation, USB2.0/eSATA/FireWire 400 interfaces, USB 2.0 cable, FireWire cable, AC power adapter, & a quick start guide.