Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 320GB 2.5" Portable Hard Drive USB (Black)
Overall rating 100/100

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Verdict

While performance is a shade off the best around, value for money is pretty much unbeatable

Pros
  • Great price
  • Spacious capacity
This ultra–upgradable, ultra–portable hard drive makes it ultra–easy for you to store, back up, encrypt and access your files anytime, anywhere.
  • Features USB 2.0 or 3.0 plug–and–play connectivity
  • Includes preloaded easy–to–use backup software
  • Lets you upgrade to USB 3.0, FireWire 800 or eSATA
  • Allows you to access your content on your TV, network and on the go when combined with other GoFlex devices

Automatic backups that are always secure

With the GoFlex ultra-portable hard drive it is easy to manage your backup schedules, encrypt your files and view your drive's statistics.

  • Ensures automatic continuous backup of your data
  • Secures your backed up files and protects your privacy with powerful encryption software
  • Includes the Seagate Dashboard management tool for easy management of backup schedules and file encryption with at-a-glance drive statistics, including available capacity

Flexibility is built in

Seagate has created the GoFlex Storage System – which includes the GoFlex ultra-portable drive – to make it easy for you to upgrade your interface for faster transfer speeds, and access your content on your network, your TV and everywhere you go.

  • Offers upgrade cables and kits that make it easy to upgrade from USB 2.0 to USB 3.0, eSATA or FireWire 800 for up to 10 times faster transfer speeds for your large files and HD movies
  • The USB 3.0 cable is backward compatible with USB 2.0 interfaces, so you can access files from any PC
  • Extends your digital life so that you can access and share your files from anywhere by pairing your drive with the GoFlex Net media sharing device
  • View your films and photos on your TV by pairing your drive with the GoFlex TV HD media player
  • Learn more about how you can customise your GoFlex ultra-portable drive

Your standard GoFlex ultra-portable drive comes with a USB 2.0 or 3.0 cable to connect to your PC or Mac® computer. You also have the option to purchase a "drive only" version that comes without the cable. Select the GoFlex ultra-portable drive — drive only version if:

  • you are already using a GoFlex ultra-portable drive and want to use the same cable to connect your new GoFlex ultra-portable; or
  • you want a faster interface than USB 2.0 — such as USB 3.0, eSATA or FireWire 800 — right from the start.

Works interchangeably on both PC and Mac computers

Whether you have a PC or a Mac – or if you go back and forth between the two – you can access and save files on the same portable hard drive at any time without reformatting.

What's in the box

  • GoFlex ultra–portable drive
  • Preloaded backup software with encryption
  • GoFlex USB 2.0 or 3.0 interface adapter*
  • 18-inch USB 2.0 or 3.0 cable*
  • Quick Start Guide
*Not included in drive–only version
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