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80GB Seagate FreeAgent Go Portable, Bus Powered USB2 5400RPM External Hard Drive - Brand new, 5 year factory warranty. (SEAFGOAD80GB) Same Day $49.99
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Seagate FreeAgent Go 80 GB USB External Hard Drive
80GB 2.5-Inch USB 2.0

 
  • 80 GB portable hard drive connects to your computer via USB cable
  • Bus powered - no AC adapter required.
  • Protect against unauthorized use with encryption for sensitive files; Leave no trace of your last session on a borrowed computer
  • Keep your most current data with you - synchronize data from your most frequented PCs
  • Powerful storage device with a sleek new design.
  • Compact size makes it great for on-the-go travel

 

Why just carry your files with you? Along with all those glorious gigabytes, FreeAgent Go software lets you carry lots of great programs and all your browser favorites and passwords without having to haul around your computer. Now any PC can temporarily become your PC. And not to worry, your FreeAgent Go data mover saves all of your private information on itself, not on the computer you're using. It also provides strong file encryption to protect your content and lets you sync your files from several PCs. It even includes a five-year limited warranty.

 

If you find yourself working from multiple computers but needing constant access to your own software, e-mail and digital files, the Seagate Free Agent Go Portable Hard Drive is for you. More than a simple portable back-up and storage solution, the Seagate Free Agent Go lets you take your favorite software, Web browser, IM client and contacts, email, cookies, and personalization settings wherever you go--safely and securely. Not only does this portable hard drive synchronize your data with just about any computer you want to work from, more importantly it features the latest encryption software to protect your content, leaving no trace of your last session on the borrowed computer. With the Seagate Free Agent Go, you have the best of all worlds--a convenient portable back-up solution and a virtual desktop in a pocket-size package.

Take your favorite music, photos, or programs with you anywhere you go. It’s all about having your desktop environment and latest files with you - when and where you need them. Designed for mobility, the sleek compact design easily fits into your shirt pocket, briefcase or backpack. The provided USB cable that’s not only the interface connection, but the power source – no additional power cords are needed. And the unique espresso brown finish with molten amber illumination is just icing on the cake.

High-Speed Synchronization and Security
Whether you have vital company data or personal files and programs that you need to access, the Seagate Free Agent Go protects your most valuable information via drive-level encryption that provides a more robust solution than most software encryption on the market today. Delivering high-end protection against unauthorized use with encryption for sensitive files, this device keeps your data safe while you're on the go.

And not to worry, your Free Agent Go portable hard drive saves all of your private information on itself, not on the computer you’re using. That means there’s no trace of your last session to tempt the next person on a borrowed computer. It also provides strong file encryption to protect your content, and lets you sync your files from several PCs.

With the Seagate Free Agent Go, virtually any computer can temporarily become yours. The software/drive combination allows you to move files or other content quickly via USB 2.0, allowing transfer rate of up to 480 MB/sec for USB. The drive's high-performance spindle speed of 5400 RPM gives you the high-speed performance you need to back your data up quickly and safely. The sleek and slim design of this hard drive--only 0.7 x 3.9 x 4.8-inches (H x D x W)--and a weight of less than four pounds means that you can carry practically your entire desktop with you as you make your rounds from computer to computer.

The Free Agent Go software and drive is formatted to work out of the box with Windows operating systems--including Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000--but the drive can easily be made Mac-ready in a few minutes with Mac OS X's Disk Utility. The unit features a sophisticated touch point power on/off switch. Plug in the USB 2.0 cable to a PC and your personal desktop environment launches automatically.

 
Access your content from anywhere, share it with anyone and sync it to almost anything.
 

Product Specifications:
Bus Interface:
  • USB 2.0 / 1.1 Backwards compatible
Drive Interface:

SATA (Serial ATA)

Drive Rotation Speed:

5400RPM

Encryption: 256 bit AES
Max Data Transfer Rate:
  • USB 2.0 - 480Mbps (or 60MB/sec)
  • USB 1.1 - 12Mbps (or 1.5MB/sec)
Format:

Pre-formatted for Windows PC
For instructions on Mac formatting click here.

Macintosh System
Requirements:
  • OS X 10.3.9 (or higher) with Power PC G3/G4/G5 processor
  • OS X 10.4.6 (or higher) with Intel Core Duo/Core Solo processor
  • disk utility to reformat for Mac (included FreeAgent Go software and drive formatting works only with Windows)
Windows System
Requirements:
  • Windows Vista/XP Home or Professional Edition/2000 Professional
External Case Dimensions: 4.8 x 0.7 x 3.9 inches / 12.2 x 1.85 x 9.9 centimeters (WxHxD)
Includes:
  • Free Agent Go portable drive
  • Free Agent software (preloaded) and electronic documentation
  • USB 2.0 cable
  • Quick start guide.
Total Weight: 6.4 ounces / 182 grams
Operating Environment:
Warranty: 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty
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