Seagate ST902503FGA1E1-RK FreeAgent Go 250 GB 2.5" USB 2.0 External Hard Drive | 
 enlarge | Brand: Seagate
Category: CE
List Price: $129.99
Buy New: $62.51
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 3691
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
System Memory: 8
Hard Drive Size: 250
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 8.5 x 2
Warranty: 5 years warranty
MPN: ST902503FGA1E1-RK
Model: ST902503FGA1E1-RK
UPC: 763649005309
EAN: 0763649005309
ASIN: B0012YW1AU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 250 GB portable hard drive connects to your computer via USB cable | | • | 5400 RPM spindle speed for speedy performance | | • | Protect against unauthorized use with encryption for sensitive files; Leave no trace of your last session on a borrowed computer | | • | Keep your most current data with you - synchronize data from your most frequented PCs | | • | Includes portable drive, Free Agent software (preloaded) and electronic documentation, USB 2.0 cable, and a quick start guide; 5-year limited warranty |
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Product Description
With the FreeAgent Go, you can turn any PC into your PC. The instructions make it easy to transfer a copy of your web browser, favorites, passwords, IM client and contacts, e-mail client, cookies, settings and files to the drive. With that done, simply plug the FreeAgent Go into any PC with a USB 2.0 port. The FreeAgent Go will transform that PC into a copy of your home PC. While in use, all of your actions are stored on the FreeAgent Go, so when you disconnect there is no trace of your personal data on the borrowed machine. The FreeAgent Go will even synchronize its data with your most frequented PCs, so its always up to date. The FreeAgent Go is a great way to not only take your data, but your entire desktop environment with you wherever you go. 5400 RPM USB 2.0 Connectivity PC Compatibility - Windows 2000, Windows XP Home, XP Pro, and Vista Mac Compatibility - Power PC G3, G4, or G5 processor running OS X 10.3.9 (or higher) or Intel Core Duo or Core Solo processor running OS X 10.4.6 (or higher) (FreeAgent Go software and drive formatting works only with Windows, but can be reformatted for Mac using Disk Utility) 5-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty Unit Dimensions - 0.7 (h) x 4.8 (w) x 3.9 (d) Unit Weight - 6.4 oz.
Amazon.com Product Description
If you find yourself working from multiple computers but needing constant access to your own software, e-mail and digital files, the Seagate Free Agent Go Portable Hard Drive is for you. More than a simple portable back-up and storage solution, the Seagate Free Agent Go lets you take your favorite software, Web browser, IM client and contacts, email, cookies, and personalization settings wherever you go--safely and securely. Not only does this portable hard drive synchronize your data with just about any computer you want to work from, more importantly it features the latest encryption software to protect your content, leaving no trace of your last session on the borrowed computer. With the Seagate Free Agent Go, you have the best of all worlds--a convenient portable back-up solution and a virtual desktop in a pocket-size package. 
Powerful storage device with a sleek new design. |
Compact size makes it great for on-the-go travel. | 
Take your favorite music, photos, or programs with you anywhere you go. |
It's all about having your desktop environment and latest files with you - when and where you need them. Designed for mobility, the sleek compact design easily fits into your shirt pocket, briefcase or backpack. We provide the USB cable that's not only the interface connection, but the power source - no additional power cords are needed. And the unique espresso brown finish with molten amber illumination is just icing on the cake. High-Speed Synchronization and Security
Whether you have vital company data or personal files and programs that you need to access, the Seagate Free Agent Go protects your most valuable information via drive-level encryption that provides a more robust solution than most software encryption on the market today. Delivering high-end protection against unauthorized use with encryption for sensitive files, this device keeps your data safe while you're on the go. And not to worry, your Free Agent Go portable hard drive saves all of your private information on itself, not on the computer you're using. That means there's no trace of your last session to tempt the next person on a borrowed computer. It also provides strong file encryption to protect your content, and lets you sync your files from several PCs. With the Seagate Free Agent Go, virtually any computer can temporarily become yours. The software/drive combination allows you to move files or other content quickly via USB 2.0, allowing transfer rate of up to 480 MB/sec for USB. The drive's high-performance spindle speed of 5400 RPM gives you the high-speed performance you need to back your data up quickly and safely. The sleek and slim design of this hard drive--only 0.7 x 3.9 x 4.8-inches (H x D x W)--and a weight of less than four pounds means that you can carry practically your entire desktop with you as you make your rounds from computer to computer. The Free Agent Go software and drive is formatted to work out of the box with Windows operating systems--including Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000--but the drive can easily be made Mac-ready in a few minutes with Mac OS X's Disk Utility. The unit features a sophisticated touch point power on/off switch. Plug in the USB 2.0 cable to a PC and your personal desktop environment launches automatically. To help eliminate even the slightest bit of worry, we've included technical support and a five-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box
Free Agent Go portable drive, Free Agent software (preloaded) and electronic documentation, USB 2.0 cable, and a quick start guide.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
 Disappointed by "hidden" cost December 2, 2008
J. Crawford (Brush Prairie, WA United States)
I bought a Seagate based on past reputaion. The operating software was on the disk itself which installed via the USB connection. When the software agreement came up it informed me I had just installed "freeware" good for one use only. If I wanted to use it more than once I had to fork over another $39.95. I found their approach blatantly decptive and disrespectful of their customers. I'm sure that some customers in a hurry will cough up the hidden cost. I decided to live with the inconvenience this caused and returned the product.
The replacement I bought from a competitor worked right out of the box. Couriously it acts just like a thumb drive and doesn't need operating software. It raised a question regarding whether the $39.95 software was essential to use the Seagate product or whether it was an add on with some other functionality. If so, in my mind they are still guilty by not making that distinction clear. Needless to say Seagate has lost my trust
 Seagate FreeAgent Go 250GB December 1, 2008
Kent Woolington (Susanville, CA)
Everything Seagate advertises, being powered by the USB ports is great when you are restricted to a single power outlet, unit is fast and clean. Quit thinking about it and buy it, you won't be sorry.
 does not work well with windows vista September 13, 2008
Peng Zhang
works with XP OK, but behave strange with vista. Basically, I use it for automatic backup. When I use it with XP, it automatically creates backs up everything, the same size of folders. With vista, the back-uped folder size is different even though the content might be the same. It also reverse backs up things, which is very annoying. but still better than nothing.
FreeAgent Go 250 Review September 5, 2008
Roger Plichta (San Francisco, CA)
I had been using the 160 GB and 120 GB versions at my office for the past six months. I used the drive to carry Virtual Machines (VMs) back and forth from home to work. I liked that the drive was powered by USB and didn't need external power. It is quiet and I almost never heard anything from it. I was taking the device on a weekly flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles. It is holding up well with a lot of use and movement.
My wish list would contain that they produce a faster drive (7200 or 10K RPM).
Good, sleek drive September 4, 2008
G. Belthur (Charleston, SC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
One of the first things I noticed is that it has a Y cable for connection. Meaning, on some computers you need to plug both into two USB slots for the drive power up. Funny thing is, if I connect the drive to my desktop (2003 Dell), I need to plug both into separate USB slots. But in my Dell laptop, I can plug in only the cable which has "Power+Data" written on it. How will you know ? well, if the drive isn't getting enough power, it makes a slight noise and it won't get auto detected in XP.
Connections aside, the drive is quite noiseless. You won't even know it's connected except for the orangish light at the side.
For me Ceedo is something I don't need. I just encrypted the whole drive with TrueCrypt.
I have had bad experiences with backup programs before. So I just stick to Rar'ing my stuff and dumping it in the TrueCrypt.
How much more security do you need ?
If you haven't heard of TrueCrypt,
check it out here http://www.truecrypt.org/
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