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The editors liked
First 1.5TB portable to market offers gargantuan capacity
Includes USB 3.0 connector
Flexibility to select your own connection
USB 3.0
Multiple interface options. Three-year warranty
Multiple interface options
Threeyear warranty
The editors didn't like
Connector modules can be unwieldy
Must remove module to insert into a dock
No uninstaller for some parts of the included software for Macs
The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra-portable offers great flexibility, USB 3.0, and a large amount of storage. It also works with both Macs and PCs without having to be reformatted
The GoFlex Ultra's USB 3.0 performance could be better and the drive doesn't include a USB 3.0 add-in card for computers that don't yet have this connection
Even with the slightly low USB 3.0 performance, the GoFlex Ultra still makes an excellent portable external hard drive for people who need to expand their computer's storage.
Abstract: The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1.5TB portable drive isn’t the first of the company’s modular external storage we’ve reviewed, but it’s certainly the largest. Proudly billed as the industry’s first 1.5TB portable external drive, the new FreeAgent also boa...
Wide variety of attachments and accessories that actually extend the capabilites of the drive, The GoFlex Net Media Sharing Device is an easy and fun way to share your files on the network, Using the optional cable attachments can greatly increase the performance of the drive,
User Interface for the GoFlex TV HD Media Player needs work, Taking advantage of all the accessories the product has to offer can get expensive.
GoFlex Auto BackupThe backup resolution provided by Seagate is perfect for solid “backup muffle” which are running out of excuses. Even diligent users can enjoy its simplicity which now makes the task of backing up files a minor matter. Plugging in a sin...
Seagate claims the GoFlex lineup is the most versatile external hard drive lineup on the market and we found no reason to disagree. Its upgrade possibilities are abundant but simple at the same time. Our main concerns were with the built-quality but th...
Seagate's GoFlex system is not cheap to start with, but if you get a second or third hard drive as part of the same system it becomes better value. The system of port connections is well executed, appearing to be very robust. The connections we used barel...
Quick and easy upgradeability, Only pay for what you need, Portable yet stable design, Included software based encryption, Software is preloaded on the drive, no need of CD/DVD to install it, Seamless automatic data backup options, GoFlex adapters can be used on any SATA drive
Short USB cables (only 18 - 20 inches), Proprietary cable means expensive cable replacement, No active cooling, 2 year warranty is extremely short compared to older model's 5 year warranty, Sealed unit so hard drive replacement will be difficult, No power On/Off switch for drive...
While the 5400-rpm drive is not going to break any speed records, the FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra Portable Drive actually does what it claims: simple, painless upgradeability. With minimum effort, you can customize its interface to suit your changing needs....
Seagate has successfully taken a common product and injected new life into it with their GoFlex series of external hard drives. With most portable hard drives, you are stuck using the original interface the drive / enclosure came with, usually either ...
Ultra-portable design makes it easy to carry a ton of files anywhere, PC and Mac read/write out of the box makes it great for multiple platform families, GoFlex cabling system is ideal, Additional docks and media player add to the versatility, Attractively priced
Could not get the eSATA to work, Encryption key is stored in an unencrypted XML file, Firewire and USB 3.0 kit are quite expensive.
Overall, the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex brings quite a bit to the table. While more and more people are buying Macs and have multiple computer households (many of which have both Macs and PCs), the need for a product such as this is growing. The concept...
