Seagate FreeAgent Desktop 250 GB 9NK2AE-500 USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Tested!
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About this product
The Seagate FreeAgent Desktop external hard drive offers 250GB of storage. It's a 3.5-inch HDD that connects via USB 2.0, suitable for laptops, Macs, and PCs, with a transfer rate of 480 Mbps. The drive features an indication light and a USB port, presented in a black color. It belongs to the FreeAgent product line and is designed for desktop use.
Our take
This Seagate FreeAgent Desktop drive provides a straightforward 250GB of storage, which might be on the smaller side for many users today, but could be adequate for basic file backups or consolidating older data. Its broad compatibility with Mac, PC, and laptops is useful. However, the USB 2.0 interface will limit transfer speeds to 480 Mbps, meaning patience will be required for larger data sets. As a 3.5-inch desktop drive, it’s not designed for portability but rather for a static setup. The 'Tested!' note suggests it's functional despite potentially being older.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Broad compatibility with Laptop, Mac, PC
- Indication Light feature
- Dedicated USB Port
Cons
- Limited 250GB storage capacity
- USB 2.0 interface offers slow 480 Mbps transfer rates
- 3.5-inch form factor not portable
Specifications
- Compatible With Laptop, Mac, PC
- USB Specification Mini USB
- Color Black
- MPN 9NK2AE-510
- Brand Seagate
- Form Factor 3.5 in
Show all 15 specifications
- Type
- Desktop External HDD
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Transfer Rate
- 480 Mbps
- Features
- Indication Light, USB Port
- Storage Capacity
- 250GB
- Interface
- USB
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Product Line
- FreeAgent
