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Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 320 GB USB 2.0 Ultra-Portable External Hard Drive STAA320101 (Silver)

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 710 ratings
320 GB
Silver
Digital Storage Capacity 320 GB
Hard Disk Interface USB 2.0
Connectivity Technology USB
Brand Seagate
Special Feature Portable
Hard Disk Form Factor 2.5 Inches
Compatible Devices Laptop, Television, Desktop
Installation Type External Hard Drive
Color Silver
Hard Disk Size 320 GB

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  • USB 2.0 plug-and-play drive
  • Easy-to-use preloaded backup and encryption software
  • Upgradable to USB 3.0, FireWire 800 or eSATA or access content over the network and on TV
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320GB BLACK FREEAGENT Goflex

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 2.0 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 2.0 drive interface returns fast transfer speeds and the GoFlex system allows you to upgrade to USB 3.0, 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 2.0 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 standard USB 2.0 interface for maximum compatibility with standard desktops and laptops. Or upgrade to USB 3.0, 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 up from USB 2.0 to USB 3.0, eSATA or FireWire 800 for up to 10x 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 2.0 interface adapter, 18-inch USB 2.0 cable, quick start guide, 2-year limited warranty.



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Customers find the computer drive to be a good value for money. They say it performs well, is compact and portable, and easy to set up on a PC. The transfer rate is fast, and they find it faster than what they were using before.

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271 customers mention "Functionality"237 positive34 negative

Customers appreciate the computer drive's performance. They find it works well with their PCs and plays videos smoothly. The USB connectivity is also appreciated.

"...I like the fact that it is a bit future proof, and system proof - all I need to do is purchase a new cable for either USB 3.0 or Fire Wire 800...." Read more

"...Reliability- I've had it for a few weeks now, using it everyday without any issues - I'll post an update in 6 months or so...." Read more

"...The drive works flawlessly with my PC and I am hoping I will be able to report the same for Mac OSX once my MacBook Pro arrives...." Read more

"...They are both fantastic. I have had no problems with either drive and they do exactly what they are intended to do...." Read more

117 customers mention "Size"109 positive8 negative

Customers appreciate the compact and portable size of the computer drive. They find it quiet, spacious inside without taking up much space. The drive is incredibly small, almost pocket-sized, and light.

"...Slick adaption. I ordered the Blue, quite attractive, and very small. Runs dead silent, and barely warm to the touch...." Read more

"...1. Portability - No power brick and cables to lug around. Everything you need in a nice, compact form factor. 2. High Capacity - 1 Terabyte..." Read more

"...The hard drive is light weight and very portable, being only slightly larger than the Western Digital Passport...." Read more

"...It is still small and compact enough to not take up much space in your laptop bag or on your desk...." Read more

93 customers mention "Value for money"78 positive15 negative

Customers appreciate the computer drive's value for money. They find it inexpensive and suitable for backing up. The storage capacity is sufficient for most needs.

"...Decent for the price, and very portable, though switching between some computers was not simple...." Read more

"...All n all a good value for money deal :-)" Read more

"...It was reasonably priced for the amount of data, and I did dot need to download any additional software or drivers as everything was in the drive..." Read more

"Seagate Free Agent Go-Flex 500 Gb is a good value for USB external disc drive...." Read more

90 customers mention "Ease of use"90 positive0 negative

Customers find the computer drive easy to use and set up. It's a plug-and-play unit that automatically uploads the installer program. The included backup software is simple to use, and there's no need to format the drive.

"...Use of the Seagate HDD was easy and painless. It really is plug-n-play for Microsoft Windows (TM) operating system users...." Read more

"...The included backup software sets up quickly (Window XP), and in auto-run mode, nice touch...." Read more

"...Configuring the drive is as easy as pie, you plug the drive in and it asks if you'd like to configure the drive as a PC+Mac or Mac only drive,..." Read more

"...It installs itself and backs up your entire computer. It backs up the operating system, your programs, files, folders and even the computer settings...." Read more

86 customers mention "Speed"66 positive20 negative

Customers appreciate the drive's speed. They find it accesses files quickly, has a fast transfer rate using USB 3.0, and their laptop recognizes it quickly. The drive boots up quickly, runs silently, and is readily ejected. It plays videos smoothly and can playback reasonably compressed QuickTimes like H.264 and WMV files without issues.

"...the 2.0 and the Firewire 800 cables ($20 extra) - I found the speed was very good with the 2.0 and excellent with the Firewire 800 cable...." Read more

"...not tell you if they give the rated USB 3.0 speed, but they are considerably faster...." Read more

"...It's small and sleek looking and operates quickly. My only gripe is the Memeo back up software that it comes with...." Read more

"...Only minor exception, registration is a bit long in the tooth. The Memeo software is nice, easy to use, and fairly intuitive...." Read more

74 customers mention "Backup software"61 positive13 negative

Customers like the backup software. It allows them to back up their entire system, including music and pictures. They say it works without any problems, can do automatic backups from Windows systems or Macs, and is perfect for their backup needs. The drive has 320 GB of storage and can access files immediately.

"...XP professional and on my laptop with Windows 7 and backup files and access files immediately. I didn't have to download software or anything...." Read more

"...I like the fact that it is a bit future proof, and system proof - all I need to do is purchase a new cable for either USB 3.0 or Fire Wire 800...." Read more

"...It installs itself and backs up your entire computer. It backs up the operating system, your programs, files, folders and even the computer settings...." Read more

"...It comes with 2 versions of backup software plus some trial versions of programs for syncing and sharing files...." Read more

69 customers mention "Storage capacity"64 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the storage capacity of this computer drive. They say it has a much larger storage capacity than a USB flash drive, can transfer 15GB of files in around ten minutes with the USB 2 connection, and can store all their favorite songs and pictures as well as important documents on it. The case is good and holds both the drive and the USB connection conveniently. The sustained speed is fast, copying large files with no hiccups, and they're able to transfer large files quickly and have no problem watching HD movies.

"...because it was on-sale at a reasonable price and filled the need for a large capacity external HDD that takes its power from the computer vs...." Read more

"...I'm able to transfer large files quickly and have no problem watching HD movies in a variety of file formats...." Read more

"...For the price of the external hard drive you receive an exceptional amount of storage space and a well-built product...." Read more

"...The 1TB has plenty of space for all my files with plenty of room to spare...." Read more

42 customers mention "Design"38 positive4 negative

Customers like the design. They say it's small, well-designed, and charming. The glossy external finish tends to get dirty but is stable and runs cool.

"...backup software sets up quickly (Window XP), and in auto-run mode, nice touch. Only minor exception, registration is a bit long in the tooth...." Read more

"...Appearances - It feels good and looks good, I don't like the glossy finish though, as other reviewers have noted, it's a fingerprint magnet...." Read more

"...From a distance, the finish looks great. This is my first Seagate external hard drive...." Read more

"I've been really pleased with this back up my drive. It's small and sleek looking and operates quickly...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Typhoon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1 TB External HDD
    Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2011
    Verified Purchase
    I purchased this external HDD because it was on-sale at a reasonable price and filled the need for a large capacity external HDD that takes its power from the computer vs. requiring an external power supply.

    Other reviewers have stated that this was not a good price for the capacity. They stated that this item could be purchased for less money at WalMart. I paid US$89 with free shipping and no sales tax. In my state, WalMart had this item on sale only one time for slightly more money and I would be required to pay sales tax. Normal price was significantly higher. The regular price for this item at Best Buy, Comp USA, or other retail stores was more. I looked at other on-line stores and could not find this same HDD for less money (taking into account shipping charges).

    Other reviewers have stated that they could get more HDD capacity for less money by using an internal HDD docked in a special holder. This is true but those are not portable and are bulky. Normally these portable external HDD's are purchased to carry around with you transporting your large files with minimal size and bulk. This drive is good for that purpose.

    I will say that the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex drives are slightly larger (mainly in the thickness dimension) than the W.D. passport drives. The difference is minimal and doesn't really affect the portability.

    The exterior case of the Seagate drive is a glossy plastic that can scratch fairly easily. Western Digital cases are usually matte and don't show scratches like the glossy case does. Drive performance is not affected by external scratches. I purchased an external HDD case to protect the drive from scratches, bumps, and minimal drops.

    These Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex drives have options for different connectors such as the USB 2.0, USB 3.0, and esata. I don't presently have a computer with a USB 3.0 connection option and I have only one that has a esata port. I do like the option to change out the connector and cable for higher transfer speeds which is not an option on the Western Digital passport drives that I have.

    There has been a lot of discussions on whether it was worth it to purchase the different cables with different connectors. I have no dog in that fight. I just like to have options in the future as
    technology changes and I want to access files I have previously stored on that drive.

    I cannot speak to the durability of this drive. I have only had this drive for about 3 weeks and it has not failed yet. My previous external HDD's I have purchased are all Western Digital. Since I have never had one fail (I have owned one for 3 years), I have been very happy with those. The best price I could get on a Western Digital external HDD of similar size and capacity was about 25% more expensive. I decided to try the Seagate drive because of the lower cost/GB and the choice of connectors.

    Use of the Seagate HDD was easy and painless. It really is plug-n-play for Microsoft Windows (TM) operating system users. I was able to plug it into the port on my laptop with XP professional and on my laptop with Windows 7 and backup files and access files immediately. I didn't have to download software or anything. I have recently purchased a Western Digital external HDD that wouldn't work until I loaded their software. Even then, I couldn't access the drive through normal means and only can backup. It is irritating!

    So far I am very pleased with this drive.
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  • Bronz_Mdl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Immediate Review
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2010
    Verified Purchase
    This review is immediately after opening and using.

    Well packaged unit. Cable is possibly a hair short, but seems adequate for my needs.
    I like the fact that it is a bit future proof, and system proof - all I need to do is purchase a new cable for either USB 3.0 or Fire Wire 800. Slick adaption.

    I ordered the Blue, quite attractive, and very small. Runs dead silent, and barely warm to the touch.

    LED's are a pleasant cool white, and not overly bright.

    The included backup software sets up quickly (Window XP), and in auto-run mode, nice touch. Only minor exception, registration is a bit long in the tooth.
    The Memeo software is nice, easy to use, and fairly intuitive.
    I think that from opening package to beginning the back-up process, probably was less that 10 minutes. That included some poking around time, and an automatic update to software.
    The Memeo software automatically notified me of impending update, only required a few minutes.
    Memeo has included Seagate Dashboard, which allows clear, yet simple monitoring of progress.
    Allow some time for initial back-up, I am still watching that occur.

    Hard drive is adequate in speed, quite functional.

    All in all, initial impression is quite favorable. If I experience any issues that you might want to know, I will update this post.
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  • R. Tetirick
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Portable Drive for a Macbook Pro User !
    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2010
    Verified Purchase
    There are a lot of external drives on the market right now, but this is the drive that I have been waiting for.

    I've read a lot of complaints, but I don't share any of them - here is why I love this drive:

    I love being able to go from Mac to PC seamlessly. I use my drive to store photos and movies and I can take my GoFlex with me to a friends and we can watch my movies on their Media server. I can take my GoFlex to the office and listen to ALL of my music on my work PC. I can take my GoFlex on a flight and just plug in without worrying about an external power source to watch movies or listen to my music. I've read some complaints about the USB 2.0 cable (and other cables) being too short for this drive, personally I love them - I don't need 3 feet of cable for a drive that's going to be sitting on the desk, in fact, adding more cable length would just make everything LESS portable. (when I use the computer on my lap, say at an airport, the drive sits nicely on the outside of leg).

    Connections:
    I've had several external drives and the smaller and more portable they become the cheaper and smaller the connections become. I've accidentally lost connection with several drives in the middle of a major data transfer because the min-usb cables they use now are so fragile and easily undone. Not so is the case with the GoFlex these connections are bomb proof and I love it! Also - I never have to worry about the power source becoming disconnected because it's powered by the connection cable (USB/Firewire/eSata)

    1. Portability - No power brick and cables to lug around. Everything you need in a nice, compact form factor.
    2. High Capacity - 1 Terabyte
    3. Speed - good at USB 2.0 - great at Firewire 800 - haven't tried the eSata
    4. Cross Platform Capability - Go from Mac to PC or vice versa.
    5. Strong cable connections - these cables are connected and they're not coming loose until *you* unplugged them.

    Configuring the drive is as easy as pie, you plug the drive in and it asks if you'd like to configure the drive as a PC+Mac or Mac only drive, because of the different file structures if you select PC + Mac you won't be able to use the drive as a Time Machine Back Up Drive (and the instructions tell you as much). I have a Macbook Pro - and I chose PC + Mac because I wanted the cross compatibility. Making this choice took a single click of the mouse and I was done. It makes more sense to use a networked or desktop drive for your Time Machine Back Ups anyway. The primary purpose of this drive for me, was to store and transport media like movies, music and photos.

    Included Backup Software and Encryption -
    Almost all drives come with these types of extraneous software. If you're using a Mac - I'd strongly advise you to utilize Time Machine or Carbon Copy Cloner for your backups. If you're using a PC, I'd suggest using Windows 7 Back Up or one of the Norton Back Up products. While most any external drive comes pre-loaded with this type of software, GoFlex is the first one I've used that has allowed the user to DELETE these programs, and that works for me!

    Speed:
    I tried this drive with the 2.0 and the Firewire 800 cables ($20 extra) - I found the speed was very good with the 2.0 and excellent with the Firewire 800 cable. I'm able to transfer large files quickly and have no problem watching HD movies in a variety of file formats.

    Appearances - It feels good and looks good, I don't like the glossy finish though, as other reviewers have noted, it's a fingerprint magnet. I'd love a bamboo or aluminum case for this drive!

    Reliability- I've had it for a few weeks now, using it everyday without any issues - I'll post an update in 6 months or so.

    Cons: I wish there was a rebate for at least one secondary connection, I wish the case wasn't a fingerprint magnet, other than that, I'm very happy with this drive!
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