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Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 500 GB USB 2.0 Ultra-portable External Hard Drive - Red
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| List Price: | £102.99 |
| Price: | £81.99 |
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #7263 in Personal Computer
- Colour: Red
- Brand: Seagate
- Model: STAA500203
- Released on: 2010-06-03
- Dimensions: 1.81" h x 5.24" w x 6.57" l, .33 pounds
Features
- This ultra-upgradable, ultra-portable hard drive makes it easy to store and backup anytime anywhere
- USB 2.0 plug-and-play
- Easy-to-use preloaded backup software with encryption
- Upgrade to USB 3.0, FireWire® 800 or powered eSATA or access content over the network and on TV
- Store or back up photos, movies, music and documents
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Manufacturer's Description
Protect, store and do more with the world's most upgradeable drive
The GoFlex ultra-portable drive makes it easy to store, automatically and continuously backup and encrypt all your files with its preloaded software and plug-and-play USB 2.0 connectivity. But this is no ordinary external drive. As the core of the GoFlex Storage System, the GoFlex ultra-portable drive is the world’s most upgradeable external drive allowing it to deliver a truly customisable experience.
Access files with the interface of your choice
Use the standard USB 2.0 interface or upgrade to USB 3.0, FireWire 800 or powered eSATA by pairing the drive with the appropriate GoFlex upgrade cable (USB 3.0, FireWire 800 and powered eSATA cables sold separately).
Free your files
With the included NTFS driver for Mac, you can now interchangeably store and access files from PC and Mac computers without reformatting. The NTFS driver is simply installed once on your Mac computer, allowing it to access and store files in a PC compatible format (reformatting to HFS+ required to use backup software for Mac or Time Machine software).
Extend your content beyond the PC
The GoFlex ultra-portable drive is the heart of the GoFlex Storage System, and by combining it with other GoFlex Storage System products you can enjoy your content on your TV, access files from any PC or Mac computer on your network, from a mobile device or via the internet while on-the-go.
Hard Drive Capacity Guide*
| Capacity | Digital Music (Hours) | Digital Photos (Files) | Digital Videos (Hours) | DVD Quality (Movies) | HD Video (Hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320 GB | 5,331 | 102,400 | 320 | 80 | 80 |
| 500 GB | 8,330 | 160,000 | 500 | 125 | 125 |
| 750 GB | 12,495 | 240,000 | 750 | 188 | 188 |
| 1 TB | 16,660 | 320,000 | 1,000 | 250 | 250 |
| 1.5 TB | 24,990 | 480,000 | 1,500 | 375 | 375 |
| 2 TB | 24,990 | 640,000 | 2,000 | 5,00 | 5,00 |
| Average file size using cameras highest resolution JPEG mode | Based on standard 2 hour movie | Based on H.264 compression at a 6.75Mbs bitrate |
*Capacity values are approximate--actual quantities will vary based on various factors, including file size, file format, features and application software. One gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environment and formatting. DVD quality movies exclude high definition.
Increase performance and access files with the interface of your choice
As part of the GoFlex Storage System, GoFlex upgrade cables enable you to change the interface on your GoFlex or GoFlex Pro ultra-portable drive to increase performance and to access your drive the way you want. The GoFlex upgrade cables (sold separately) are available in USB 3.0, FireWire 800 and powered eSATA which offer increased file transfer performance up to 10x faster than USB 2.0. The GoFlex upgrade cables simply click in place, making it easy to switch between other GoFlex cables and devices. All GoFlex cables feature LED lights to show drive activity.
GoFlex upgrade cable USB 3.0 kit--upgrade your laptop and GoFlex drive to USB 3.0
The GoFlex upgrade cable USB 3.0 kit (sold separately) includes everything needed to upgrade both your laptop PC and GoFlex or GoFlex Pro ultra-portable drive. The kit includes a USB 3.0 cable, PC card laptop adapter and USB power connector--everything you need to upgrade to USB 3.0 performance. The GoFlex USB 3.0 kit offers up to 10x faster file transfer performance compared to USB 2.0 and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0, enabling compatibility with legacy PC and Mac computers.
The GoFlex ultra-portable drives are perfect for when you need to:
- Store or back up photos movies, music and documents
- Carry files with you while on-the-go
- Access your files with both PC and Mac computers
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