• Seagate FreeAgent Pro

    Seagate FreeAgent Pro

    Sudeep Naik, Sep 13, 2007 1853 hrs IST

    External storage devices in 320 GB and 750 GB capacities

    Looks, Build quality, Connectivity options like USB 2.0, FireWire 400, eSATA, Performance

    Hard-to-use power button, eSATA cable not bundled, Connector modules heat up, Expensive

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Branded external storage devices haven't always been as popular as they're today simply because of the heavy premium. But this hasn't deterred manufactures from coming up with some new external storage options ever so often. What they lack in terms of value for money, they make up in the style and bundle. The latest addition to this growing segment is Seagate's FreeAgent Pro. It scores oodles of points on style. But does it have the performance to match? Let's see.

We've reviewed the 320GB and 750GB variants of FreeAgent Pro.



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FreeAgent Pro external storage drive
USB2.0, FireWire 400, and eSATA connector modules
Power adapter
FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 cables
Manual

There's no external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (eSATA) cable bundled in the package, and - as we found out the hard way - it could take a while for you to get your hands on one in the local market.

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(12) Comments
Rahul
,Ahmedabad, on May 08, 2008 03:02 PM
Hey..! I have SEAGATE FREEAGENT PRO EXTERNAL HARD-Drive 500GB(USB & E-SATA) CAN u tell me, From where can i find E-SATA to SATA Cable....??? I m From Ahmedabad...
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harsh anjaria
,ahmedabad, on Apr 15, 2008 05:49 PM
can you tell me in ahmedabad i can find the seagate external 320gb frre agent pro.
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Anonymous
,Elizabeth NJ, on Sep 18, 2007 09:51 AM
I bought the 500 Gig "desktop" version for USD 130. It comes with NO software, not even the diagnostics, NO on/off switch, not even an activity light!
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Ajee
,Hyderabad, on Jan 31, 2008 03:56 AM
what software u need elizabeth... u cant get it in internet
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Ajee
,Hyderabad, on Jan 31, 2008 03:50 AM
U can have the external hdd of the laptop with the casing for a very cheper price. The 160 gb laptop hdd and the extenal casing will cost u not more that 4000 bucks so think abt it
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Vivek Sood
,Gurgoan, on Jan 15, 2008 06:30 AM
Lol waste of money, Buy internal 320GB Rs. 3500, OR 500GB Rs. 5400 Seagate hdd and buy casing Rs. 750 and use without problems. This paricular casing supports both SATA and IDE.
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Harsha
,Bangalore, on Sep 19, 2007 05:29 PM
nice........can some one tell on hoe to buy.....price ,etc....
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Jo Jo
,Pune, on Sep 19, 2007 06:47 AM
Get a second 500GB internal Drive and a cheap External 160 GB ive found this to be the best solution
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B.Murali Krishn
,Hyderabad, on Sep 16, 2007 02:28 PM
wondorfule technology
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Vijendra
,Mumbai, on Sep 14, 2007 12:09 PM
Good
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Pagla
,Cal, on Sep 13, 2007 09:13 PM
My Vantec NextStar 3 casing and a WD Barracuda 750 GB HDD cost me Rs.15,900 (by mail order). So if you go for DIY, this baby will cost you marginally more but definitely not 1.5x more .
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sunny
,mumbai, on Sep 14, 2007 09:14 AM
But if you buy a 320GB HDD, it will cost around 3500-3800 bucks and a casing for decent casing for 1000-1500, It would come to around 4300 bucks max...while the Seagate 320GB drive costs more than 9k...get your calculator dude.
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