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Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1.5 TB USB 3.0 Ultra-Portable External Hard Drive in Black STAA1500100

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  • USB 3.0 plug-and-play drive
  • Easy-to-use preloaded backup and encryption software
  • Upgradable to FireWire 800 or eSATA
  • Access content over the network and on TV when paired with other GoFlex products
  • USB 3.0 plug-and-play drive
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Easy to use
4.7
4.7
4.7
Portability
4.6
4.5
4.5
Storage Capacity
4.6
4.5
4.5
Durability
4.4
4.4
4.4
Tech Support
4.2
4.0
4.0
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storage capacity
1.5 TB
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usb3.0
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usb3.0
compatible devices
Laptop, Desktop
Desktop, Laptop
Desktop, Gaming Console
Desktop, Laptop
form factor
Portable
Portable
Portable
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read speed
120 megabytes per second
120 megabytes per second

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The GoFlex ultra-portable drive makes it easy to store, back up and encrypt all your files with its plug-and-play USB 3.0 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 upgradable external drive allowing it to deliver a truly customizable experience. Use the included USB 3.0 Adapter or upgrade to FireWire 800 or eSATA by pairing the drive with the appropriate GoFlex upgrade cable. Extend your content beyond your PC and enjoy it on your TV, over your network or on-the-go by using it in combination with other GoFlex products.

From the Manufacturer


The GoFlex ultra-portable drive makes it easy to store, back up and encrypt all your files with its plug-and-play USB 3.0 connectivity. This drive is great for taking with you on business trips, vacations and on the go allowing you to save or access your videos, photos, music or files. The GoFlex ultra-portable USB 3.0 drive interface returns blazing fast USB file transfer speeds and the GoFlex system allows you to upgrade to FireWire 800 or eSATA by pairing the drive with the appropriate GoFlex upgrade cable. Extend your content beyond your PC and enjoy it on your TV, over your network, or on-the-go by using it in combination with our GoFlex family of products.



Store over 16,000 hours of music on the 1TB GoFlex Drive


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Store, back up and encrypt all your files with plug-and-play USB 3.0 connectivity


Protect your files with GoFlex's built-in back-up software

Plug-and-Play with Automatic Backup Software

The Seagate GoFlex's built-in backup software ensures automatic continuous backup of your data. It secures your backed up files and protects your privacy with powerful encryption software. The Seagate Dashboard management tool software provides easy management of backup schedules, file encryption, and at-a-glance drive statistics, including available capacity.

Access Files with the Interface of Your Choice

Use the advanced USB 3.0 interface for maximum compatibility with standard desktops and laptops. USB 3.0 works with PCs equipped with a USB 3.0 port for maximum file transfer speeds, but also works with standard USB 2.0 ports. Or upgrade to FireWire 800 or powered eSATA by pairing the drive with the appropriate GoFlex upgrade cable.

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.

Enhanced Versatility Is a Snap

Plug-and-play connectivity options let you protect, store, and do more. The GoFlex Storage System allows you to upgrade the way you access your digital content without having to replace your drive. Upgrade cables and kits make it easy to move from USB 3.0 to eSATA or FireWire 800 for even faster transfer speeds for your large files and HD movies. Extend your digital life so you can access and share your files from anywhere.

What's in the Box

The Seagate GoFlex ultra-portable drive, backup with encryption software pre-loaded on drive, NTFS driver for Mac pre-loaded on drive, GoFlex USB 3.0 interface adapter, 18-inch USB 3.0 cable, quick start guide, 2-year limited warranty.



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Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
293 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the portability, speed, and ease of installation of the hard drive. For example, they mention it's super compact, takes up a small amount of space, and works well for backing up a server. That said, they're impressed with the drive performance, saying it'll never miss a beat. As for ease of use, they say it'd be quick to read and transfer files. Customers also like the value, and storage space. That being said, opinions are mixed on connectivity.

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116 customers mention84 positive32 negative

Customers like the quality of the computer drive. They say it works well, is reliable, and cooperates well with their operating systems. Some mention that it works perfectly on USB 3 and 2.0 connections, and is perfect for PC and Mac.

"...This drive performs flawlessly on a laptop (Dell Latitude D830, USB2) even when the laptop is only on battery power, all WITHOUT any need for some..." Read more

"...If I run into any issues, I'll update. Other than speed, the connectors are solid (one of the things I was worried about)...." Read more

"...I hope you figure the following if this drive is not reliable for simple functionality test within a few minutes, imagine the data loss catastrophe..." Read more

"...2.0 USB, the old one has only 2.0 USB connection, but it works perfect for pc and mac. This is lighter and slimmer...." Read more

45 customers mention45 positive0 negative

Customers like the portability of the drive. For example, they mention it's super compact, takes up a small amount of space, and is portable. Some say the casing is sturdy and relatively light. Overall, most are satisfied with the port ability of the product.

"...cables are standard and it comes with both so that's cheaper and takes less space.CHANGING OF THE GUARDS..." Read more

"...This is lighter and slimmer. The best is that you can get it at home without going out...." Read more

"...The weight is expected though.Software: The bundled software is a bonus, but personally, I don't use it...." Read more

"...I love the fact that it's so portable. I decided to purchase the 1.5 TB model considering I work with alot of high resolution graphics...." Read more

39 customers mention32 positive7 negative

Customers like the speed of the computer drive. They say it has plenty of fast data access, and has never missed a beat. Some customers also mention that they're impressed with the drive performance.

"...Summary:Pros:- Fast. USB 3.0 connectivity standard. Even USB 2.0 averages about 24MBps on a Macbook Pro.-..." Read more

"...This one is USB 3.0 and is fast. Many users complained about Seagate software but I didn't have any problem to install it...." Read more

"The drive performs well; I ran the HD Tune tests and was impressed with the drive performance, using the eSATA cable attachment with my Sony..." Read more

"...the drive seems fast enough, i love that you can change the tips for different speeds...." Read more

24 customers mention24 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the hard drive. They say it is well worth the pricetag, an affordable way of backing up data, and has good performance for the price. Customers also mention that it has a great storage capacity for the money.

"...the cables are standard and it comes with both so that's cheaper and takes less space.CHANGING OF THE GUARDS..." Read more

"...Overall - good performance for good price, big capacity." Read more

"...Not a performance issue though.Overall, a pretty good buy for the price...." Read more

"...It's okay for the price but nice it hasn't DIED yet given I haven't removed more than 5 times from my computers since I've bought it 3 years ago." Read more

22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

Customers find the computer drive easy to use. They mention it's quick, durable, and trustworthy. They also say the speed is amazingly fast, and the transfers are fast as well as downloads. Customers also say that backups are very speedy and seamless.

"...However, the cable that comes with this (USB3.0) is sufficiently fast, even though my laptop does not have a 3.0 port...." Read more

"...going into a lot of details, I would just say that my backups are very speedy and seamless and I am extremely pleased with these drives...." Read more

"...said, I will keep buying Seagate portable products because of their convenience, ease of use, and their aesthetic look." Read more

"...These are great. Speed is good, etc, etc, etc.BUT DO NOT move them when they are in use...." Read more

21 customers mention21 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the storage space provided by the computer drive. They mention it provides great capacity along with manageable size for portability. They also say it's a solid little drive with good capacity and a great backup tool.

"...Large capacity. I got the 1.5TB version, which I don't imagine filling anytime soon...." Read more

"...Overall - good performance for good price, big capacity." Read more

"...-VERY small and portable.-Impressively large storage size.Negatives:..." Read more

"...It is by far the fastest external drive I have ever used! I can store every photo, song, and video I have on it with ease...." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers find the installation process of the computer drive to be easy. They mention that it hooks up easily to their new computer, and that there is zero setup with this drive. They also appreciate the simple, quick, and affordable way of copying files to the drive. Customers also mention that the drive is compatible and great for hooking up to a TV that supports hard drives. They appreciate the self-powered configuration and the many connections.

"...- Future proof. Upcoming Thunderbolt connection, and also supports adapters (extra cost) for Firewire 400/800 and eSATA.-..." Read more

"...I would highly recommend. The software installation is very simple." Read more

"...And, 1.5 TB in a small, portable, self-powered configuration is a really cool thing...." Read more

"...There is zero setup with this drive! Just use it. Wishing that they had a model in two or three TB size without a power supply...." Read more

14 customers mention5 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the computer drive. Some mention that the USB 3 connection is great and works well with USB 2 connections. It requires only one USB connection and no power cords in order. However, others say that it always disconnects and the cable is not very useful. The drive spontaneously disconnects, and then reconnects on its own. The USB cord disconnects too easily, and the drive drops connection frequently.

"...connections and OSes Windows 7, MacOS X Snow Leopard and it disconnected several times from both of the computers, some of the those times I'd even..." Read more

"...Summary:Pros:- Fast. USB 3.0 connectivity standard. Even USB 2.0 averages about 24MBps on a Macbook Pro.-..." Read more

"...applications (like, say, Windows 7 backup :), the disconnect causes the application to stop whatever it's doing...." Read more

"...-Impressively large storage size.Negatives:-Short USB 3.0 to USB 2.0 connection cable (the only cable it comes with)...." Read more

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