I have 2TB GoFlex model and I like only the form factor. The old FreeAgent turns itself off and does not disconnect for no reason. It "just works" as one would expect.
GoFlex is not as good. It disconnects and re-connects for no reason when computer is idle and after turning computer off it just keeps spinning. It is noisy and pretty warm too.
I am not impressed with goflex drives at all.
Seagate is rolling out a massive new external hard drive today. The GoFlex Desk hosts 4TB of space, which could roughly equate more than 2,000 HD movies.
Compatible with both Mac and Windows computers, Seagate dubs this storage accessory as the “most versatile” external HDD yet with a backwards-compatible USB 3.0 interface and Firewire 800 connectivity options.
The GoFlex Desk drive also hosts an NTFS driver for Mac systems, which should make transfers much easier for users who frequently use both operating systems as files can be accessed from PC and Mac computers without reformatting anything. It also offers automatic, continuous back-up software for all files with encryption.
Although Seagate touts the GoFlex Desk’s design for leaving a “a smaller footprint,” this portable drive is a little hefty at 2.93 pounds, and it does include a power supply cord.
For anyone that just needs to get a copy of this external drive now, the GoFlex Desk is retailing for $249.99 on Seagate’s website now.
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- Seagate’s GoFlex Satellite HDD gets dedicated Android app
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