Seagate ST310005FDA1E1-RK Freeagent Desktop 1 TB 3.5-Inch USB 2.0 External Hard Drive

I asked 4 this specific USB drive 4 Xmas, since I've never had problems with Seagate hard drives croaking on me, unlike multiple Western Digital & Maxtor drives.

Installation on XP was fine. Plug in the external power, connect the USB cable & the device is recognized & mounted as a drive. The software is actually on the drive, so you can just install it off the drive.

The backup software seems tolerable if you're only backing up local hard disks. The software didn't recognize any network drives I had mounted, so it's pretty useless 2 me. But if you're just backing up files from local disks on computer, the automated software should be up 2 the job.

Pros: Disk capacity, Seagate quality drive, 5 year warranty
Cons: Shipped software can't access network drives
Indifferences: External Power supply, Orange access light is rather large & meaningless.

Got this 4 my son 4 christmas, it doesnt work.
Took it 2 a computer guy, still doesnt work.
Piece of crap.

Seagate ST310005FDA1E1-RK Freeagent Desktop 1 TB 3.5-Inch USB 2.0 External Hard Drive

Quite, works perfect.. .I plugged it into my Apple Air port & backed up my Windows & my Mac on the same drive , with all kinds of space. It sits next 2 the router & you never know its there.

First drive was defective but Amazon's replacement process was easy & fast. I will always check Amazon first when I order.

Simple as plug & go...drag & drop & 1T worth of hard drive.
Love it. Very user friendly.
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Ideal 4 allowing your digital content room 2 breathe, FreeAgent Desktop Drive features a vast capacity with the footprint no bigger than a stapler - just plug it in & you're ready 2 go!

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.

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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.