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

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

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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

Price range: $75.94 - $125.57 check prices

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.

CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.

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Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 13 reviews
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2.0 stars

10 out of 12 people found this review helpful

"Be Careful!!"

by Info Is Good on November 17, 2007

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3.5 stars

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

"GREAT price for 500gb but must be used in upright position"

by min.darren on May 8, 2007

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4.5 stars

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

"Good Buy, Great Warranty"

by feature on October 14, 2007

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