Seagate ST307504FPA1E3-RK FreeAgent Pro 750 GB USB-eSATA-FireWire400 External Hard Drive
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 1:20
Binding : Electronics
ProductGroup : CE
Manufacturer : Seagate
Brand : Seagate
Label : Seagate
Publisher : Seagate
Model : ST307504FPA1E3-RK
Studio : Seagate
Lowest Used Price: USD $134.99
Lowest New Price: USD $119.99
- 750 GB external hard drive connects to your computer via USB cable, eSATA, or FireWire 400
- 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
The FreeAgent Pro is an external hard drive with a sizable 750GB of storage capacity. What sets it apart from most other external drives is its ability to move that data to where you need it most. Automatically send a project to a flash drive, copy audio to your MP3 player, upload photos to Shutterfly, and put your entire "My Documents" folder on your website for anytime/anywhere access. Those are just a few examples of what FreeAgent Pro can offer you. To keep everything working smoothly, FreeAgent Pro can also perform automatic revisions of your content. Automatic revisions of your content help keep you safe from goof-ups 5-Year Limited Warranty Interfaces - FireWire, USB 2.0 and eSATA PC Requirements - Windows 2000 Pro, XP Home or Pro, or Vista Mac Requirements - 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 Pro software and drive formatting works only with Windows, but drive can be reformatted for Mac using Disk Utility) Unit Dimensions - 7.5 (h) x 1.4 (w) (w/o 3 wide base) x 6.3 (d)
Amazon.com Product Description
For the person who needs access to their digital content away from home, at work, or online, while also allowing that same content to be shared in a secure setting, look no further than the Seagate Free Agent Pro Portable Hard Drive. This powerful portable hard drive delivers high-speed transfers, while also giving you the ability to share content with others safely and securely from a remote location or even online.
 Powerful storage device with a sleek new design. |
 This hip-looking hard drive takes up less room on your desk than an ordinary stapler. |
 Share your content with others safely and securely. |
The Free Agent Pro is also ideal for those who want quick and painless transfers of their data from their computer to their drive, and from their drive to online accounts (such as Shutterfly or email). Simply plug it in to any power source and 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--1 x 3 x 5.2 inches (H x D x W)-- giving you more space for your other desktop items. Meanwhile, the hard drive only measures 7.5 x 1.4 x 6.3-inches (H x D x W) and it matches its small base.
High Speed Synchronization and Sharing
The Free Agent Pro data mover automatically duplicates and moves selected content from your hard drive to multiple locations, such as copying your contact lists and emails to your iPod, or photos to a Shutterfly account. This feature also allows you to move your entire 'My Documents' folder to the Free Agent, or move it to your own online space where you (or others you choose) can access it from any browser 24/7. The Free Agent software also offers the feature of rolling back your system to better time if something should happen to your PC while automatic revisions of your content help keep you safe from goof-ups.
Move files or other content with either USB 2.0, eSATA, or FireWire 400 allowing a maximum transfer rate of 480Mb/sec for USB, and 3Gb/sec for eSATA, while delivering a high performance spindle speed of 7,200 RPM. The unit also comes with a sophisticated touch point power on/off switch.
The Free Agent Pro software and drive formatting works only with Windows, but the drive can easily be reformatted for a Mac with OS X's Disk Utility. This portable hard drive is also compatible with Windows Vista (as well as Windows XP and Windows 2000), allowing you to backup your content regardless of operating system upgrades. A five-year warranty is also included, giving you complete peace of mind. Now with the ability to take your data with you anywhere you go, your digital content finally has room to breathe.
What's in the Box
FreeAgent Pro data mover drive, Free Agent software (preloaded) and electronic documentation, USB2.0/eSATA/FireWire 400 interfaces, USB 2.0 cable, FireWire cable, AC power adapter, and a quick start guide.
Stay away.... (2008-12-30)
I was very disappointed with this item. It died within 2 weeks of delivery. I was not able to RMA this item because it held about 400GB of my backup data. I needed to send out of state to get recovered. When returned back to me, it was too late to return to Amazon. Purchasing this item actually cost me about $1000 in data recovery fees when it died on me Save your $$$ buy something else.
Seagate: Dead Drives are US (2008-12-04)
My drive died in just one year! Years of music, videos, and pictures gone! And its my failed seagate drive! Do not buy a seagate period!
The thing lacks even a real button! its an inferior design that shows practical considerations were sacrificed for a cool look. but an orange light is not pretty and it has the clunkiest way to divide firewire and usb ports. you gave 2 separate "detachable" ports for usb and firewire to attach. hugely illogical but done to cut cost.
Shame on you seagate!
Excellent external drive (2008-12-03)
I have used this product for over a year and have had absolutely zero problems. I use it on eSATA and USB 2.0. On eSATA, it is as fast as my internal SATA 2 Hitachi 7200 RPM drives on Windows XP Pro at both SP2 and SP3 levels. That is the promise of the eSATA interface, and this external drive delivers. Needless to say, it is much slower on USB as USB 2.0 is not nearly as fast an interface as eSATA.
The drive is almost silent and runs cool compared to most internal drives.
I can't comment on the software as I have never tried it.
Overall, I give this drive top marks for price and performance. It has the reliability I would expect of any Seagate product.
One reviewer did note that his unit failed when knocked over while operating. From 40 years of IS/IT experience, I can only say that with the exception of certain high end laptop drives there is a very high probability of drive platter damage if a drive is knocked over or dropped while it is operating regardless of the manufacturer.
Hot drive (2008-11-30)
This is a very nice drive. Do not buy if you plan to let it run all the time. It will get very hot and fail in a few months. I only power mine up to actually use it. The power button is different. Just put your finger on it and wait until the power comes on. The same to power it off. I use Norton Ghost to back up my hard drive and it works great.
NOT MAC COMPATIBLE! (2008-11-20)
I've got 2 other FreeAgent drives, both 320GB and they are great. That's why I bought this, but I've spent a lot of time on the phone with Seagate & at Apple discussion forum over weeks and months. I've even gotten a replacement from seagate. All kinds of screwy things happen. Folders & files disappear & reappear. It disappears from my desktop and then needs Disk Utility repair when I mount it. BEWARE MAC USERS!
