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A Mac ready solution with FireWire 800, USB 2.0 and Time Machine software compatibility that can be used interchangeably with a PC. The GoFlex Desk for Mac external drive delivers high-capacity storage and Time Machine software compatibility to backup all of your files. Since the drive is formatted for Mac computers out of the box, it takes full advantage of all the tools the operating system has to offer. With up to 3TB of storage, plug-and-play FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 connectivity the GoFlex Desk for Mac drive is a perfect way to maximize capacity and interface speeds for Mac computers. The included FireWire 800/USB 2.0 adapter makes it easy to connect your Mac or PC computer and includes an integrated storage capacity gauge. Take advantage of the drive's versatile design, and get up to 20x faster transfer speeds by pairing the drive with the Thunderbolt adapter upgrade or up to 10x faster speeds with the USB 3.0 desktop adapter. The drive can also be used interchangeably with both Mac and PC computers without reformatting by installing the downloadable HFS+ driver on the PC. This is the perfect solution for primarily Mac computer users who still regularly utilize a PC without any program limitation or file size restrictions.
This review is from : Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk v 2.0 2 TB FireWire 800 USB 2.0 External Hard Drive for Mac - STBC2000101 (Black)
Awesome quiet drive that perfectly matches my iMac! . I am a Professional 3D Designer and I use Macs since the 90s.... I owned a ton of drives of many brands including metal enclosures, etc... and I have to say this drive is awesome. First of all, I was pleasantly surprised with the aesthetic of the Seagate GoFlex. Very neat design. Beautiful black rubberized texture with an aluminum band in the front and top of the unit. It matches perfectly my iMac 2009 as well as my APC NS 1250 backup system (same dimmed blue/grey lights up front). It is running 24/7 and it is as quiet as the iMac. I barely notice the fan. It comes formatted for Mac. Just plugged it and voila! 3TB of space for $219 is a very decent price (thank you Amazon) knowing that the actual inside drive is a Barracuda XT with 64MB cache! The drive itself is more expansive than this whole unit! Seagate recently announced the availability to switch the FW800 base with a Thunderbolt one so it will be compatible with the new generation of iMacs and up to 20x faster!!!
By the way, there are two FW800 (rear and side) and one USB on the base. No switch (which I like) as the drive turns automatically On/Off with the iMac. I personally love this feature. In my opinion it is the ultimate drive to use with an iMac. I am extremely happy with my purchase. I am going to buy another one soon to backup this one with Time Machine. I would definitely recommend this drive. I hope this help.
Awesome quiet drive that perfectly matches my iMac! . I am a Professional 3D Designer and I use Macs since the 90s.... I owned a ton of drives of many brands including metal enclosures, etc... and I have to say this drive is awesome. First of all, I was pleasantly surprised with the aesthetic of the Seagate GoFlex. Very neat design. Beautiful black rubberized texture with an aluminum band in the front and top of the unit. It matches perfectly my iMac 2009 as well as my APC NS 1250 backup system (same dimmed blue/grey lights up front). It is running 24/7 and it is as quiet as the iMac. I barely notice the fan. It comes formatted for Mac. Just plugged it and voila! 3TB of space for $219 is a very decent price (thank you Amazon) knowing that the actual inside drive is a Barracuda XT with 64MB cache! The drive itself is more expansive than this whole unit! Seagate recently announced the availability to switch the FW800 base with a Thunderbolt one so it will be compatible with the new generation of iMacs and up to 20x faster!!!
By the way, there are two FW800 (rear and side) and one USB on the base. No switch (which I like) as the drive turns automatically On/Off with the iMac. I personally love this feature. In my opinion it is the ultimate drive to use with an iMac. I am extremely happy with my purchase. I am going to buy another one soon to backup this one with Time Machine. I would definitely recommend this drive. I hope this help.
Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk v 2.0 2 TB FireWire 800 USB 2.0 External Hard Drive for Mac - STBC2000101 (Black) Reviews
2tb Goflex MAC drive . Just got this product about 2 weeks ago. Wanted to use it to back up all my movies and music on Itunes. Installed easy and no issues with backing up so far. Great product and easy to use.
2tb Goflex MAC drive . Just got this product about 2 weeks ago. Wanted to use it to back up all my movies and music on Itunes. Installed easy and no issues with backing up so far. Great product and easy to use.
Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk v 2.0 2 TB FireWire 800 USB 2.0 External Hard Drive for Mac - STBC2000101 (Black) Opinions
Nice drive. No problems after 1 month of heavy use. . Good design and form factor. Dual FW800 ports (one in back, one on bottom, used for Thunderbolt dock I'm guessing) makes it convenient when positioning drive upright or on the side. Quiet fans. Doesn't get too hot at all. 64MB cache on the 3TB version...nice!
Nice drive. No problems after 1 month of heavy use. . Good design and form factor. Dual FW800 ports (one in back, one on bottom, used for Thunderbolt dock I'm guessing) makes it convenient when positioning drive upright or on the side. Quiet fans. Doesn't get too hot at all. 64MB cache on the 3TB version...nice!
Cons Review
Died after about a minute of use. . I thought there was techno music in the background of something on TV. A minute into time machine backup this unit was making snapping, zipping, and clunking noises with of course an error message on my computer screen.
I saw a prior review that said it was dead in the first 24 hours thinking it was a fluke (sometimes it happens). Now ironically, out of four total reviews here, two are dead units in the first day.
I saw a prior review that said it was dead in the first 24 hours thinking it was a fluke (sometimes it happens). Now ironically, out of four total reviews here, two are dead units in the first day.
Died in first 24hrs . Seems that Seagate is continuing to fall into the mediocre products category. Bought this unit, plugged it up and transferred 200GB of files only to have it die approximately 24 hours later. I'm by-passing the replacement and going right to another brand.
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Feature Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk v 2.0 2 TB FireWire 800 USB 2.0 External Hard Drive for Mac - STBC2000101 (Black)
- Compatible with Time Machine Software
- Upgradeable to Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 interfaces
- FireWire 800 or USB 2.0 plug-and-play
- Use on a Mac and PC computer interchangeably without reformatting
- FireWire 800/USB 2.0 desktop adapter with capacity gauge display
- 3-year limited warranty
- Durable soft touch finish helps resist fingerprints
- Inside the Box: GoFlex Desk external drive formatted for Mac, GoFlex Desk FireWire 800/USB 2.0 adapter base with capacity gauge, 5-foot FireWire 800 cable, 5-foot USB 2.0 cable, power supply, quick start guide
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Product Details
EAN : 0763649035337UPC : 763649035337
MPN : STBC2000101
Brand : Seagate
Color : Black
Weight : 4 pounds
Height : 4 inches
Length : 10 inches
Width : 9 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Manufacturer : Seagate
Model : STBC2000101
Publisher : Seagate
Size : 2 TB
SKU : DHSTBC2000101
Studio : Seagate
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