Seagate ST302504FDA1E1-RK FreeAgent Desktop 250 GB 3.5" USB 2.0 External Hard Drive
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Manufacturer: SeagateModel: ST302504FDA1E1-RK
Product features:
- Vast capacity with a footprint no bigger than a stapler
- Transfer files quickly with USB 2.0
- Backup CDs, DVDs or store files and programs for on-the-go
- 250 glorious gigabytes of storage - compatible with Windows Vista
- AmazonBasics IEEE 1394 4-Pin/6-Pin FireWire Cable (6 Feet/1.8 Meters)
- AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Braided Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters)
- AmazonBasics Ultra-High-Speed HDMI Cable Braided (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters)
- AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters)[Supports 3D + Audio Return Channel][OLD MODEL]
- AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters) [Supports 3D + Audio Return Channel]
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Customer Review: Seagate FreeAgent: deceptively simple, amazingly reliable.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this Seagate FreeAgent Desktop 250 GB 3.5" USB 2.0 External Hard Drive here on Amazon.com a year ago this week for my own personal use to back up my aging HP Pavilion a210n Desktop PC after having used this and other Seagate FreeAgent models as a backup solution for some clients' computers. Had read a number of reviews, both positive and negative, before using this model on my clients' and my own system, and haven't once regretted the decision to go with these units.
Opening the box and setting up this FreeAgent drive was deceptively simple... in fact I kept wondering if something had been left out of the box because it was so minimal. The carton contained the FreeAgent Desktop drive, an AC power adapter and a quick start guide, along with a USB 2.0 cable. Followed the overly simple quick start guide, plugged everything in. Went online to register the drive with Seagate and check to see if there were any software updates available or needed. Also downloaded the manual as a .pdf file, which was helpful
Used the Seagate FreeAgent Software to back up the files on my computer on an automated nightly basis for quite awhile, and the only time that it skipped a beat was during times that I had been fiddling with a number of USB devices at the same time. The software has an indicator that shows red when a good backup didn't occur, so it was simple to just right-click the indicator and perform a manual backup.
A few months ago, switched to Windows Live OneCare 2.0, which contains its own backup software, along with being a complete security solution. This has proven to be very effective and quite gentle on the system resources, working well in the background. This has automated the backup tasks on both my desktop system and my notebook computer.
Have had occasion this year to set up backup solutions for clients and friends using the Seagate FreeAgent 500 GB 3.5-Inch USB 2.0 Hard Drive and the even higher capacity Seagate Freeagent Desktop 1 TB 3.5-Inch USB 2.0 External Hard Drive onto systems running Windows XP and Vista. Also hooked it up to one Mac running Mac OS X, after doing some tweaks. In each case, the installation went flawlwessly. Should also note that an installation of a well-designed Western Digital 500 GB My Book Essential 2.0 - USB 2.0 External Hard Drive went easily on another system running Windows XP, and it's done very well.
In conclusion must note that backup devices have come a long way in the last five years in terms of ease-of-installation and reliability. Any of these Seagate FreeAgent models are excellent devices that work boringly well, as any backup devices should.
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Description of Seagate ST302504FDA1E1-RK FreeAgent Desktop 250 GB 3.5" USB 2.0 External Hard Drive
Computers come and go, but your content should always be nearby. . The FreeAgent desktop drive is the best place to gather and access all of your important photos, movies, music, games and documents. Simply plug in the power and the USB cable and you're ready to go. Takes up less room on your desk than a stapler and to help eliminate the slightest bit of worry, we've even included a five-year limited warranty.Amazon.com Product Description When its time to back up and protect your digital content--photos, music, documents, and more--it doesn't get much easier than the Seagate Free Agent Desktop USB Portable Hard Drive. Simply plug it in to any power source, connect the USB cable to any computer, and you're ready to go. This hip-looking hard drive takes up less room on your desk than an ordinary stapler, giving you more space for 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 and secure location. |
If you're still relying on your personal computer or back-up CDs or DVDs to store your digital content or vital personal or family documents, you're running an unnecessary risk. Your computer can only hold so many files and can crash at any time, leaving you helpless to access your content. DVDs and CDs have a place in archiving, but they get easily scratched and lost. It's too risky to store everything in your computer, and too time-consuming and cumbersome to have a drawer full of CDs or DVDs.
Computers come and go, but your content should always be nearby. With up to 1000 glorious gigabytes, the Free Agent external hard drive is the best place to gather and access all of your important photos, movies, music, games and documents. Simply plug in the power and the USB cable and you?re ready to go.
The Seagate Free Agent is big enough to store a huge portion of your digital content in a safe and secure environment, but small enough to 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 and weight of your computer.
Designed to live peacefully in your home or office, the Free Agent external hard drive is extra quiet and takes up less room on your desk than a stapler. Even the cable ports are base-mounted to help keep your desk free of clutter. We even add a little bit of sophistication to your desktop with the unique espresso brown finish and molten amber illumination.
The sleek and 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 to 480Mb/sec. The drive delivers a spindle speed of 7,200 RPM, giving you the high-speed performance you need to back your data up quickly and safely.
The Seagate Free Agent is ready to 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 and Windows 2000), allowing you to backup your content regardless of operating system upgrades.
At this compact size, and with this high performance, you now have the ability to take your data with you anywhere you go, so your digital content finally has room to 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, and quick start guide.