FreeAgent Desktop - hard drive - 500 GB - Hi-Speed USB

Description: This Seagate FreeAgent Desktop is a 500GB, external hard disk drive.Compared to other external hard drives on the market, it is midpriced at around $150.This external drive connects to a system though a USB 2.0 port.

Pros: Has a 500GB capacity, which is considerably larger than some similarly priced hard drives.By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with this large a capacity is $240.Also, this hard drive has a 5 year warranty, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced hard drives.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: An external hard drive, suited for convenient plug-and-play with most desktop or notebook computers.

Value: In general, this hard drive has good features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Seagate Technology
• Part Number: ST305004FDA1E1-RK

• General

• Device Type Hard drive - External hard drive
• Width 1.6 in
• Depth 6.4 in
• Height 7.5 in

• Hard Drive

• Form Factor 3.5"
• Capacity 500 GB
• Interface Type Hi-Speed USB

• Performance

• Interface Transfer Rate 480 Mbps
• Spindle Speed 7200 rpm

• Storage Controller

• Type None

• Storage Controller (2nd)

• Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Interfaces Hi-Speed USB
• Compatible Bays None
• Compatible Slots x None

• Power

• External Hard Drive Power Source Included AC adapter

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1 x USB cable
• Microsoft Certifications Works with Windows Vista
• Package Type Retail

• Software / System Requirements

• Software type Drivers & Utilities
• Min Operating system Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 or later, Apple MacOS X 10.4.6 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & support type 5 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 5 years

Seagate Technology

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.seagate.com/
• Address: 920 Disc Drive, Scotts Valley, CA. 95066
• Phone: 1-405-324-4700
• Fax: 1-405-324-4702