Compare Seagate FreeAgent Desk 500 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive to Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive

  Seagate FreeAgent Desk (500 GB)

Seagate FreeAgent Desk 500 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive

Western Digital My Passport Essential (500 GB)

Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive

 
Product Description
The 500GB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive from Seagate is a high-capacity drive with an interface that allows it to be connected via USB 2.0, and a rotation speed of 7200rpm. The USB bus... More
The 500GB FreeAgent Desk External Hard Drive from Seagate is a high-capacity drive with an interface that allows it to be connected via USB 2.0, and a rotation speed of 7200rpm. The USB bus supports transfer rates of up to 60MB/sec.The drive features a bold brushed metal design that will look great on your desk.It features a stunning patterned LED activity light display; these lights appear to "breathe" when the drive is active. Less
My Passport Essential – Smaller. Smarter. Safer. The world's most popular portable drive is now smaller than ever. And it's smarter than ever with automatic,... More
My Passport Essential – Smaller. Smarter. Safer. The world's most popular portable drive is now smaller than ever. And it's smarter than ever with automatic, continuous backup software and password protection. Show your style with the newest limited edition Robot design. Our smallest portable ever. We designed a smaller, high-quality, integrated USB hard drive inside a stylish package. The newest limited edition Robot design lets you express your style. See your life safe in one place. WD SmartWare software - A visual control center with a single screen view of all your data. From it you can back up, retrieve, and secure your files. Password protection. An extra level of security with password protection and 256-bit hardware-based encryption. Our smallest portable drive ever - We're experts in portable storage, so we designed a smaller, high-quality, integrated USB hard drive inside a stylish package. With a variety of fun colors, there's sure to be one to suit your style. Less
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Key Features   
Capacity 500 GB 500 GB
Interface USB USB
Enclosure   External External
Spindle Speed   7200 RPM -
Technical Features   
External Data Transfer Rate   60 MBps 60 MBps
Average Latency 4.17 ms -
Interface (Detailed)   USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Hot Swap Yes -
Buffer Size 16 MB -
Other Features   
Compliant Standards Plug and Play Plug and Play
Platform   PC, Mac PC, Mac
Brand Seagate Western Digital
Package Qty. 1 1
Dimensions   
Height 1.33 in. 0.6 in.
Depth 6.77 in. 4.3 in.
Width 6.89 in. 3.2 in.
Weight 3.06 lb. 0.44 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 5 Years -
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 72438091 101008353
UPC 763649009567 718037771007
Product MPN   
MPN ST305004FDA2E1-RK S7613465
 
Consumer Reviews
Seagate FreeAgent Desk (500 GB)
Seagate FreeAgent Desk 500 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive
From $99.99
Western Digital My Passport Essential (500 GB)
Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB USB 2.0 Hard...
$189.99

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Pros
  • Simple Setup (3)
  • Fast (2)
  • Easy to Use (2)
  • Large Capacity (2)
  • Reliable Performance (1)
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  • Bulky (1)
  • Slow (1)
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  • Backup (3)
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Consumer Reviews

37

Nice external drive

byFekIhr Mar 8, 2009
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Sleek design, quick.
Cons The vertical stand makes me cringe, the feet are worthless.
Recommended it? Yes

I've always been a fan of Seagate products, and this one does not disappoint.   It's sleek, reasonably fast, and secure. 

I do like the new style of the Freeagent drives - very cheery silver and white casing.   The new light in the front of the unit makes a cool looking display on your... Read full review »

98

Background backup

byaashtech Dec 19, 2009
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Very easy to install and use
Cons None of consequence for me
Recommended it? Yes

A few years ago I stored most of my data on an external drive when my hard drive filled up and always planned to do regular backups.  I am sure you can guess what inevitably happened.  After the drive crashed a friend restored the data.  However, some was lost forever.

That... Read full review »

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