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Seagate ST305004FDA1E1-RK FreeAgent Desktop 500 GB 3.5" USB 2.0 External Hard Drive | 
 enlarge | Brand: Seagate
Category: CE
List Price: $209.99
Buy New: $89.99
You Save: $120.00 (57%)
New (46) Used (2) from $89.99
Rating:  212 reviews
Sales Rank: 71
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Hard Drive Size: 500
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 6.4 x 3.2 x 7.5
nv:Capacity (GB): 500
Interface: USB 2.0
Spindle Speed (RPM): 7200
Data Transfer Rate on USB 2.0: Up to 480 Mb/sec
Warranty: 5 years warranty
MPN: ST305004FDA1E1-RK
Model: ST305004FDA1E1-RK
UPC: 763649003008
EAN: 0763649003008
ASIN: B000ND75C0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 500 GB external hard drive connects to your computer via USB cable | | • | 7200 RPM spindle speed for high-speed performance and fast read times | | • | Footprint is no bigger than a stapler; Just plug it in and you're ready to go | | • | Backup CDs, DVDs or store files and programs for on-the-go | | • | Includes external drive, USB 2.0 cable, AC power adapter, and quick start guide; 5-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
With a footprint no bigger than a stapler, the Seagate FreeAgent is an external desktop hard drive that can fit anywhere. The FreeAgent is designed to conveniently hold all of your digital content in one place. This drive can hold 500GB worth of data and is ready to go as soon as you plug it in. Mac Compatibility - Power PC G3, G4, or G5 running OS X 10.3.9 (or higher), or Intel Core Duo or Core Solo running OS X 10.4.6 (or higher) (drive is formatted NTFS, you will need to reformat for Mac using Disk Utility) 5-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty Unit Dimensions - 7.5 (h) x 1.6 (w) (w/o 3.2 base) x 6.4 (d)
Amazon.com Product Description
When its time to back up and protect your digital content--photos, music, documents, and more--it doesn't get much easier than the Seagate Free Agent Desktop USB Portable Hard Drive. Simply plug it in to any power source, connect the USB cable to any computer, and you're ready to go. This hip-looking hard drive takes up less room on your desk than an ordinary stapler, giving you more space for your other desktop items. 
Powerful storage device with a sleek new design. | 
Takes up less room on your desk than a stapler. | 
Keep all your digital content in a safe and secure location. | Portable Performance and Security
If you're still relying on your personal computer or back-up CDs or DVDs to store your digital content or vital personal or family documents, you're running an unnecessary risk. Your computer can only hold so many files and can crash at any time, leaving you helpless to access your content. DVDs and CDs have a place in archiving, but they get easily scratched and lost. It's too risky to store everything in your computer, and too time-consuming and cumbersome to have a drawer full of CDs or DVDs. Computers come and go, but your content should always be nearby. With up to 1000 glorious gigabytes, the Free Agent external hard drive is the best place to gather and access all of your important photos, movies, music, games and documents. Simply plug in the power and the USB cable and you're ready to go. The Seagate Free Agent is big enough to store a huge portion of your digital content in a safe and secure environment, but small enough to let you take that content with you wherever you go. In other words, having the Seagate Free Agent is like having your entire computer with you at all times, but in a package that's a small fraction of the space and weight of your computer. Designed to live peacefully in your home or office, the Free Agent external hard drive is extra quiet and takes up less room on your desk than a stapler. Even the cable ports are base-mounted to help keep your desk free of clutter. We even add a little bit of sophistication to your desktop with the unique espresso brown finish and molten amber illumination. The sleek and slim design of this hard drive--only measures 7.5 x 1.6 x 6.4-inches (H x D x W)--and a weight of less than four pounds. The Seagate Free Agent lets you transfer files seamlessly from your computer via its USB 2.0 connection at a brisk transfer rate of up to 480Mb/sec. The drive delivers a spindle speed of 7,200 RPM, giving you the high-speed performance you need to back your data up quickly and safely. The Seagate Free Agent is ready to use out of the box with a PC, but it can be made Mac-ready in a matter of minutes with Mac OS X's Disk Utility. This portable hard drive is already compatible with Windows Vista (as well as Windows XP and Windows 2000), allowing you to backup your content regardless of operating system upgrades. At this compact size, and with this high performance, you now have the ability to take your data with you anywhere you go, so your digital content finally has room to breathe. A five-year warranty is also included, giving you complete peace of mind.
What's in the Box
FreeAgent Desktop drive, USB 2.0 cable, AC power adapter, and quick start guide.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 207 more reviews...
 Love it! September 6, 2008
A. Hranek (California)
Love everything about this product! It came quickly and it is excellent! Brand new and works great!
Does Everything I Want September 5, 2008
J. G. Whitemyer (Wheaton, IL)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm sure that there are dozens of other brands of off-line hard drives, but when your reason for buying one is reliability and survivability, I feel buying a brand that's been around since the dawn of home computing. After using the drive actively for nearly 3 months, I'm still convinced that I made a good decision.
 My chat with Seagate regarding the issues with this drive..... September 5, 2008
Todd E. Nickolas
Here is a copy of my chat today with Seagate regarding the issues commented on here with this drive, which are the same issues I've experienced. What bothered me was Seagate seems to deny there being any issue with the drive overheating and subsequently failing (I quote, "the design is the same but we have had no issues with overheating"). Is this grounds for a class action lawsuit?
Keith: Hi, my name is Keith. How may I help you?
Todd Nickolas: I have a replacement Seagate ST305004FDA1E1-RK FreeAgent Desktop 500 GB 3.5" USB 2.0 External Hard Drive arriving today because mine crapped out due to the same issues discussed here:
Todd Nickolas: http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B000ND75C0/ref=cm_cr_pr_hist_1?%5Fencoding=UTF8&filterBy=addOneStar
Todd Nickolas: Has Seagate done anything to resolve these issues?
Todd Nickolas: I don't want to go through the same massive data loss I did the first time.
Keith: if you are talking about replacing the entire unit if the FreeAgent fails then that is still true. just remember that if the data is important to you have a backup (also known as a copy) of it in case of anything happening to the data weither it is virus or hardware related
Todd Nickolas: That's what the drive was purchased for in the first place, to back up data, which is kind of pointless if the drive has a history of failing due to overheating. Why should I have to buy a backup drive to backup my backup drive?
Todd Nickolas: It's obvious Seagate is aware of this problem, so back to my original question, have they done anything to fix it?
Keith: the replacement process of what you are talking about is nothing new for any of our products. however if you were using it as a backup then there should have been no data loss since all the data was in another place
Todd Nickolas: You're not getting the point. Having data backed up is pointless if your backup drive is unreliable, so I will ask again, has Seagate addressed the overheating and subsequent failure issues with this drive?
Todd Nickolas: It's a simple "yes" or "no" question.
Keith: the design is the same but we have had no issues with overheating
Todd Nickolas: No recent issues with overheating or no issues ever?
Todd Nickolas: Because if you read through the link I sent you of Amazon product comments, a lot of customers would say otherwise.
Keith: we are going by the testing we have done and the drives that have come back to us
Todd Nickolas: I'm not trying to be confrontational, but you're telling me that the design of the drive has not been changed (the plastic case and bottom ventilation, which were the main source of the overheating) yet that overheating is no longer, or has never been an issue. If overheating was/is not the problem, then can you please tell me what is causing these drives to fail, so that I can maybe get some pointers on using this drive so that it is less likely to fail?
Keith: sure here are some pointers.....
Keith: keep it on a flat desk that has some romm around the drive and it is not crowded. do not run it hard 24/7. you can keep it connected to your computer if you do not run your computer 24/7. however if your computer does run 24/7 try unplugging it from time to time (thus the drive will turn off) using this method -- Answer Link: http://seagate.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/seagate.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=683&p_created=985826313 also I would go to our website download and install the latest software and use the power management software so it can go into a standby mode so the drive is not again running 24/7
Keith: that is a start
Todd Nickolas: Does that link include instructions on how to disable the lights on the drive?
Keith: the power settings should also address the light but there is no direct shut on/off button for the light
Todd Nickolas: OK, thanks.
Keith: Is there anything else I can help you with?
Todd Nickolas: That's all for now.
Todd Nickolas: Thanks.
Keith has disconnected.
Seagate External Hard Drive September 5, 2008
Sandy Orr
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased the Seagate External Hard Drive Seagate ST305004FDA1E1-RK FreeAgent Desktop 500 GB 3.5" USB 2.0 External Hard Drive to store digitized records for an organization of which I am the Secretary. It was delivered to my home within four days. It was easy to install - plug and play. I researched hard drives before I purchased and talked to a couple of people who are more informed than I about the brand and size of hard drive I should purchase. So far, I am very happy with this purchase.
wonderful product--average on price August 29, 2008
Tamra DeLong (WV, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This external hard drive sets out of the way, taking up less space than a small desk lamp. It has an orange light that fades in and out when it is active and turns off when inactive. I bought this for my boyfriend who absolutely loves it. He has over 125 computer games on it right now and has not used 20 GB of space. I'd like to s ay that it is a lifetime investment...but I'm not sure he is done buying games just yet. It is very easy to install...all the install information is on the hard drive taking up 3 GB of space. You just plug in the USB cord to the computer and presto. It practically installs itself.
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