The FreeAgent Desk’s FireWire 800 duplication and low-memory Photoshop tests came in at 48 seconds and 1 minute and 13 seconds, respectively, putting them on par with other hard drives we’ve tested. It got through the 1GB copy test in a speedy 36 seconds-about 13 percent faster than its portable 250GB FreeAgent Go cousin, but about 4 seconds slower than Western Digital’s My Book Studio Edition ( ).
The FreeAgent Desk drive turned in respectable scores in our time trial tests. An LED indicates when the FreeAgent Desk is on, but doesn’t blink to denote drive activity. The FreeAgent Desk also includes a FireWire 800-to-FireWire 400 cable, so you can connect to a FireWire 400 port on your Mac-a nice bonus. In the back are multiple ports, including one for USB 2.0 and two for FireWire 800. Seagate’s FreeAgent Desk.ĭesigned to complement Apple’s aluminum design, the FreeAgent Desk looks like it fits right in on your desktop. Seagate also offers a portable FreeAgent Go that has the convenience of a compact drive and the ability to run without external power, but tops out at 250GB and provides slower performance than the FreeAgent Desk.
The FreeAgent Desk is available in 500GB, 1TB (tested), and 1.5TB capacities. While many drives ship formatted for Windows and need to be reformatted by the user for optimal performance on a Mac, the FreeAgent Desk drives are Mac-formatted out of the box. Time Machine-ready and formatted for the Mac right out of the box, it’s ideal for backing up files, storing photos, or providing more storage space when your internal drive fills up.
FIREWIRE EXTERNAL DRIVES FOR MAC FOR MAC
Seagate’s FreeAgent Desk for Mac 1TB FireWire 800 external hard drive is designed to be a stylish storage solution for your desktop.
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