digitalartsonline.co.uk Updated: 2011-09-24 00:16:11
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The FreeAgent Go for Mac is an external hard drive by storage giant Seagate that promises fast FireWire 800 transfer speeds, spacious storage, a bundled dock, and a stylish (if bulky) white and aluminium design meant to complement the Mac. There’s als...
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This is the first time Seagate has designed a product specifically for the Mac, and it’s come up with a real winner. The FreeAgent Go For Mac is slim and light, with a neat silver and white trim that complements your Mac. It provides 320GB of storage (...
Attractive slimline design, USB 2.0 and FireWire 800 interface, docking unit, carrying case, FireWire 400 adaptor...
Slightly more expensive than a USB-only drive but worth it...
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At first glance, the Seagate FreeAgent Go for Mac looks similar to the regular FreeAgent Go. But the look is all the two share, as the Mac version was designed specifically with Mac users in mind.The FreeAgent Go for Mac is actually bigger...
Attractive design; foolproof operation; docking station; fast transfer speeds via FireWire; FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0 connectivity...
Pricey for non-FireWire users; lack of backup software may be problematic for those not using the latest version of Mac OS X; possible slower speeds with older machines; short cables...
Mac users who can take advantage of the FireWire connectivity will love the FreeAgent Go for Mac. It’s speedy and simple to use...
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With the base of Mac users continuing to grow in the wake of the failure known as Windows Vista, it looks like everyone is trying to figure out a way to cash in. Last year, Targus sent us a new line of products built from the ground up for Macbook us...
Sometimes all it takes it giving your users a little recognition and by recognizing Mac users, Seagate will likely sell a ton of these drives. Ultimately, what will sell the drives in the long run will be the user experience out of the box. The drive...
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maclife.com Updated: 2011-09-24 00:16:11
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We tested three Seagate FreeAgent Go drives: a 500GB USB-only drive, a 500GB USB+FireWire, and a 320GB USB+FireWire. The drives with FireWire are from Seagate’s For Mac line, so they come preformatted for Macs. These drives were never the very top perf...
Fast. Large capacity. Well designed.
Thicker case than the USBonly version due to the height of the FireWire 800 port.
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The FreeAgent Go for Mac is an external hard drive built by storage giant Seagate that promises fast FireWire 800 transfer speeds, spacious storage, and a stylish (if bulky) white and aluminum design meant to compliment the Mac. Product:Seagate FreeAge...
Fast, FireWire bus-powered.
A bit bulky, no eSATA.
The FreeAgent Go for Mac is an external hard drive built by storage giant Seagate that promises fast FireWire 800 transfer speeds, spacious storage, and a stylish (if bulky) white and aluminum design meant to compliment the Mac. Product:Seagate FreeAge...
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