Seagate External Desktop Drive - hard drive - 500 GB - Hi-Speed USB

Description: This Seagate External Desktop Drive is a 500GB, external hard disk drive.Compared to other external hard drives on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $85.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 $240.

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: Given its very inexpensive price, this hard drive has great features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Seagate Technology
• Part Number: ST305004EXA101-RK

• General

• Device Type Hard drive - External hard drive
• Width 5 in
• Depth 8.1 in
• Height 1.6 in
• Weight 2.2 lbs
• Localization United States

• 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 (2nd)

• Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB
• Compatible Bays None
• Compatible Slots x None

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1 x USB cable
• Package Type Retail

• Power

• Power Source Included AC adapter
• Power Device Power adapter

• Software / System Requirements

• Min Operating system Microsoft Windows Vista / XP, Apple MacOS X 10.4.8 or later

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 2 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 2 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