Testseek.com have collected 31 expert reviews of the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk USB2 STAC and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk USB2 STAC.
August 2010
(85%)
31 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: Seagate has been synonymous with storage for decades, but it has often followed a relatively conservative path. GoFlex changes that; it promises to keep external hard drives almost futureproof by making the ports as removable as the drives themselves...
Upgradeable to faster storage standards, Good pricing, GoFlex TV: wide standard and service support, GoFlex Net: Pogoplug software, GoFlex Desk: 3TB, quiet,
GoFlex adapters are proprietary and expensive, GoFlex TV interface, features now very typical, GoFlex Desk's automated Windows backup app isn't free, 3TB needs a newer OS and firmware, or special support.
The GoFlex line of products from Seagate is a smashing, if qualified, success. We really like the idea of upgrading connectivity on our storage devices and applaud Seagate for leading the storage industry on this front. That said, we don't want the com...
Future proof, 3TB of storage in a single drive design, Fast transfer rates, PC/MAC compatible, 2 year warranty, Includes back-up software with encryption capabilities
Need to purchase separate connection adapters, Have to carry cables and adapters for different scenarios, Adapter kits can be costly ($39.99 and higher), No AES encryption, Limited back-up software included
The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 3TB external hard drive performs close to the limit of USB 2.0. This drive can be used with systems today, and when you are ready to jump to USB 3.0 the speed will increase dramatically with no need to change drives o...
The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk offers the highest capacity to date among single-volume external storage devices on the market. The drive comes in a flexible design that makes adding more connections/features a snap. It also has decent performance
Out of the box, the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk has only a USB 2.0 connection, other connection adapters cost extra. The drive topples easily when used in the intended vertical position, and it runs rather hot
The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk is the largest single-volume external hard drive on the market and has arguably the best combination of design, performance, and storage capacity.
2TB capacity, Upgradable to USB 3.0 or FireWire 800, Fast transfer rates with optional USB 3.0 adapter, Good looking design, Illuminated capacity gauge, Includes backup software with encryption, Includes NTFS driver for Mac
Bundled Memeo AutoSync software is 30 day trial, Only a 2 year warranty
Abstract: Seagate’s desktop version of its GoFlex external drive lineup brings all of the unique features that we saw on the GoFlex ultra-portable drive — interchangeable interfaces and the ability to write to both Mac and PC. The GoFlex Desk even comes in a 3TB...
Abstract: Seagate announced the GoFlex eco-system about two months ago and I have to say I think it’s a fantastic idea and I hope it catches on. I recently got my hands on their 3TB GoFlex Desktop. The 3TB GoFlex Desktop is an external drive with 3TB of storag...
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Published: 2010-07-13, Author: Jason , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: Seagate's GoFlex Desk is the world's first single-drive 3TB external hard disk. It isn't egregiously expensive, even though you have to add in the extra costs of adapters for higher-speed transfers.This Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk sounds like an exercis...
Abstract: It’s also flexible. The 3TB GoFlex Desk external drive comes with USB 2.0 connectivity. However, you can adapt the drive’s USB 2.0 interface to a USB 3.0 or FireWire 800 connection. There’s an upside and downside to this. No cur...
