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Seagate FreeAgent Pro USB/eSATA/FireWire external hard drive (500GB) comparison

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Price $257.99 $139.82 $111.99 to $159.99 $139.82 to $154.99 $84.89 to $144.55
CNET editors' rating
Average user rating 0 stars
Release date March 19, 2007
The Bottom Line The Seagate FreeAgent Pro external hard drive is an elegant workaround for users who are intimidated by NAS drives. The bundled software is simple to use and makes copying your data to various location a cinch. We really like this external hard drive. The Seagate FreeAgent Xtreme offers three interface options, a useful software bundle, and a lengthy warranty for a fair price. We like this direct-attach external drive. A sexy, slim design and backup software set make a compelling argument for the Seagate BlackArmor PS 110 external hard drive. We like the unique Try and Decide feature preloaded on the drive, and the throughput speed scores stomp the competition. Shoppers on a strict budget should look into the Fujitsu Handydrive for the best cost per gigabyte, but the BlackArmor PS 110 offers many extra features for just a few more dollars more. The Seagate FreeAgent Xtreme offers three interface options, a useful software bundle, and a lengthy warranty for a fair price. We like this direct-attach external drive. The Seagate FreeAgent Go is our favorite portable hard drive to date and takes our award for Editors' Choice. The drive is well designed and fast, and you won't find a better value for the price.
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Features
Spindle Speed7200 rpm
7200 rpm
5400 rpm
7200 rpm
5400 rpm
Enclosure ColorInfo unavailableBlack
Info unavailableBlack
Royal blue
Dimensions (WxDxH)1.4 in x 6.3 in x 7.5 in
1.3 in x 6.8 in x 6.9 in
3.1 in x 5.1 in x 0.5 in
1.3 in x 6.8 in x 6.9 in
3.1 in x 5.1 in x 0.5 in
Capacity500 GB
1 TB
500 GB
500 GB
320 GB
Storage ControllerNone
None External - USB 2.0|FireWire 400|eSATA
None
None External - USB 2.0|FireWire 400|eSATA
None External - USB 2.0
Vista CertificationWorks with Windows Vista
Info unavailableCompatible with Windows 7
Info unavailableCompatible with Windows 7
Power SourceIncluded AC adapter
Included AC adapter
USB bus
Included AC adapter
USB bus
TypeHard drive - External hard drive
Hard drive - External hard drive
Hard drive - External hard drive
Hard drive - External hard drive
Hard drive - External hard drive
WeightInfo unavailable3.1 lbs
5.6 oz
3.1 lbs
5.6 oz
OS RequiredMicrosoft 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
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows Vista Business SP1
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows Vista Business SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows Vista Business SP1
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows Vista Business SP1
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2
Product DescriptionFreeAgent Pro - Hard drive - 500 GB - IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB / eSATA-300
FreeAgent XTreme - Hard drive - 1 TB - IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB / eSATA-300
Maxtor BlackArmor PS 110 - Hard drive - 500 GB - Hi-Speed USB
FreeAgent XTreme - Hard drive - 500 GB - IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB / eSATA-300
FreeAgent Go - Hard drive - 320 GB - Hi-Speed USB
Interface TypeIEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB / eSATA-300
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB / eSATA-300
Hi-Speed USB
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) / Hi-Speed USB / eSATA-300
Hi-Speed USB
Data Transfer RateInfo unavailableInfo unavailable480 Mbps
Info unavailable480 Mbps
Manufacturer Warranty5 years warranty
5 years warranty
5 years warranty
5 years warranty
5 years warranty
Form Factor3.5"
3.5"
2.5"
3.5"
2.5"
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