Pros
- USB only
- Enormous capacity for a portable drive
- Backup and security software
At A Glance
This 1TB drive fits in an optional Go docking station ($20); it lagged a bit behind WD's 1TB drive in our file-reading and installation tests.
Manufacturer’s Description
FreeAgent Go ST910004FAA2E1-RK Hard Drive easily take your photos, music, videos, and documents every where. The FreeAgent Go drive offers up to 1 TB of capacity, so you can comfortably store all your files. It includes easy-to-use software that lets you automatically back up your data, synchronize files, and encrypt important files and folders. Plus, it's the world's first portable hard drive with a convenient desktop dock accessory. Simply pop your drive into a FreeAgent® dock whenever you want to access your files no more fumbling for cables.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | ST910004FAA2E1RK |
| Storage | |
| Drives included | 1.0 |
| Drive size | 1000.0 GB |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces | USB 2.0 |
| USB 2.0 | Yes |
| Included Software | |
| Included Software | Seagate Manager |
| Hardware | |
| Installation Kit Hardware | USB cable |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty information | 5 Years |
| Warranty information | 5 Years |
Performance
| PC World Test Center | |
|---|---|
| Interface tested | USB 2.0 |
| External Performance, Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (64 bit) | |
|---|---|
| Copy Files Read, 3.68 GB | 141.4 seconds |
| Copy Files & Folders Write, 3.68 GB | 173.3 seconds |
| Copy Large File Read, 3.68 GB | 124.3 seconds |
| Copy Large File Write, 3.68 GB | 121.6 seconds |
| Install OpenOffice.org 3.1 | 114.6 seconds |
| Uninstall OpenOffice.org 3.1 | 75.6 seconds |
| Malware Scan | 498.8 seconds |
| System Power, Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (64 bit) | |
|---|---|
| Copy Files & Folders Read, 3.68 GB | 85.4 watts |
| Copy Files & Folders Write, 3.68 GB | 83.6 watts |
| Copy Large File Read, 3.68 GB | 85.5 watts |
| Copy Large File Write, 3.68 GB | 85.5 watts |
| Install OpenOffice.org 3.1 | 80.4 watts |
| Uninstall OpenOffice.org 3.1 | 84.9 watts |
| Malware Scan | 97.1 watts |
| System Idle State | 80.5 watts |
| System Sleep State | 80.1 watts |
| System Work State | 89.4 watts |
