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(I'm assuming it's an error code saying it can't start).Īnyway, Seagate's warranty is pretty good and I'm in the process of RMA'ing. When I unplugged it and plugged it back in, it made a faint, continuous beeping sound. It can actually attach to and run any 2.5" SATA II drive.Ĭons: The day I came home for Christmas break, I plugged the drive it, it made some loud, sharp noises, and then wouldn't mount. I especially like the adapter that came with it. It's fast, looks nice, and didn't complain when I formatted it to ext4 (some drives have software built into them that you can't easily get rid of if I remember correctly, it had software, but the entire drive could still be formatted to get rid of the software). Seagate's webpage states you do not need to run the software to use the unit. Since I primarily use my GoFlex for storage, and not to continually backup my operating system, I really don't need this software, but saved it in case i want to sell the unit in the future. So as to avoid malicious anything, I copied the files that are on the disk to a DVD disk, and deleted same files from the GoFlex hard drive.

It contains backup software for both Windows and Mac machines, registration, and an autorun.inf file. That way I could see what was on the disk. Overall Review: I first used this on a Linux machine. Seagate should have thrown one in, as they are cheap.

USB end should have come with a protective cap, as this unit is portable, and one would want to protect it when carrying it. As a precaution, I never have autorun or autoplay enabled on Windows, as i never like software to automatically run itself.

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Option for many accessory cables for different connectors, such as upgrade to USB 3.0, eSata, HD tv, Firewire.Ĭons: If you plug it into a Windows OS with autorun enabled, it will enable the autorun.inf filed stored on the drive, which starts the GoFlex registration and backup software contained on the disk. Nice LED light on it that shows when it is plugged in and started. I like the shape of the plug, as I can get a good thumb and finger hold on it.

Compact DesignMeasuring just 0.59-inch thin and weighing 0.33 pounds, the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra–portable drive easily fits into your briefcase pocket, so you can take your files and applications with you on-the-go.

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You can also pair your drive with the GoFlex TV HD media player to view your movies and photos on your TV. Extends your digital life so you can access and share your files from anywhere by pairing your drive with the GoFlex Net media sharing device.

Built-in FlexibilityEasily upgrade from USB 2.0 interface to USB 3.0, eSATA or FireWire 800 for faster transfer speeds for your large files and HD movies with optional GoFlex upgrade cables and kits.

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(Reformatting to HFS+ is required to use backup software for Mac or Time Machine software.)

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Works Interchangeably on both PC and MacWhether you have a PC or a Mac computer–or if you go back and forth between the two – you can access and save files on the same portable hard drive anytime without reformatting.

Included Seagate Dashboard management tool allows for easy management of backup schedules, file encryption, and at–a–glance drive statistics, including available capacity.

Automatic BackupThe Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra–portable drive offers automatic, continuous backup of your data, and secures your backed up files to protect your privacy with powerful encryption software.