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Seagate FreeAgent Desktop External 500GB Hard Drive
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28 User Reviews Price Range
$94.86 - $164.0
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Most recent User Reviews for
Seagate FreeAgent Desktop External 500GB Hard Drive
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Reviewed by: Vilg
12-06-07
Duration of ownership: 2 Days
Strengths: None
Weaknesses:The backup software bundled with the machine is only a 30-day trial. The machine could not be plugged into my new Dell running Windows XP during startup. It hung up the startup. I had to remove the USB connection to the PC before restart. Absolutely no manuals included in the box or apparently loaded onto the computer. With the first two problems, I didn't bother searching for a manual.
Overall Evaluation: I do not recommend this product, and am unlikely to buy any Seagate product after seeing their poor packaging and results on this one.
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Reviewed by: daddddd
09-26-07
Duration of ownership: 3 Months
Strengths: jkleinlein, there is an on-off switch right in front. It's touch-sensitive: hold your finger on it and it turns off; quickly touch it and it turns back on. It's marked fairly clearly with the standard on/off icon.
Weaknesses:Base contains the interfaces and is non-removable.
Overall Evaluation: Nice drive, nice looking, great price.
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Reviewed by: razorhdwire
12-03-07
Duration of ownership: 13 Days
Strengths: None
Weaknesses:Just Won't Work. Gives Error Messages, Windows XP Can't Find The Device.
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