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

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

Product summary

This Seagate FreeAgent Desktop is a 500GB, external hard disk drive.Compared to other external hard drives on the market, it is inexpensive at around $90.This hard drive attaches to a system though a USB 2.0 port.

Specifications: Hard drive size: 500 GB ; Interface type: Hi-Speed USB ; Form factor: 3.5" ; See full specs

CNET product brief

Description: This Seagate FreeAgent Desktop is a 500GB, external hard disk drive.Compared to other external hard drives on the market, it is inexpensive at around $90.This hard drive attaches to a system though a USB 2.0 port.

Pros: Has a 500GB capacity, which is considerably larger than some similarly priced hard drives.In fact, the typical cost of a product with this large a capacity is $200.Also, this hard drive has a 5 year warranty, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced hard drives.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this favorable a warranty is $160.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for those who don't want to take apart their computer just to add more storage?just plug it in.

Value: In view of its inexpensive price, this hard drive has great features for the money.

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