Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex PRO 500GB

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Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex PRO 500GB

Jayesh Limaye, Jul 26, 2010 1545 hrs IST

This portable hard drive lets you switch between USB 3.0, eSATA and FireWire 800 interfaces

Stylish design, interface can be changed, good read speed

Slower write speed with USB 2.0 Upgrade Cable

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Portable hard drives with USB 2.0 interface are very common. But if your computer has one of the faster interfaces, then you may want something like the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex PRO, which lets you switch to any interface such as USB 3.0, eSATA or FireWire 800. This 2.5" 500GB portable drive also has enough space for taking care of all your data backup and storage. It looks good too and comes with a dock to make it convenient to place on a desk, beside your computer. We have the review ready for you, so read on to find out how well it fares in our tests.

Bundle

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex PRO 500GB
USB 2.0 Upgrade Cable
USB 2.0 Dock
Quick Start Guide

The drive does not come with a software CD, instead the software is present on the drive. It would have been a good idea if Seagate would have provided a carry pouch with this drive, as you would not like to see scratches on its glossy surface.