Seagate FreeAgent Desktop 320 GB 9NK2AG-500 USB 2.0 External Hard Drive w/ Cords
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About this product
This Seagate FreeAgent Desktop external hard drive provides 320GB of storage capacity. It's a 3.5-inch HDD with a 7200 RPM rotation speed, connecting via USB 2.0 (Mini USB) for a transfer rate of 480 Mbps. The drive is compatible with laptops, Macs, and PCs, and includes a 16MB cache. It comes with necessary cords, features an indication light, and is presented in a brown color, part of the FreeAgent product line.
Our take
The Seagate FreeAgent Desktop drive offers a decent 320GB of storage for basic backups and archiving. The 7200 RPM rotation speed is a notable advantage for an HDD, providing quicker access to files compared to slower drives. It’s compatible across various platforms including Mac and PC, which is always a plus. However, the USB 2.0 interface, specifically Mini USB, means transfer speeds are capped at 480 Mbps, which is a significant bottleneck for moving larger files. While it comes with cords and an indication light, its 3.5-inch form factor means it's a desktop-bound solution.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 320GB storage capacity with 16MB cache
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- Compatible with Laptop, Mac, PC
- Includes necessary cords
Cons
- USB 2.0 interface limits transfer speed to 480 Mbps
- 3.5-inch form factor is not portable
- Mini USB is a less common connector type
Specifications
- Compatible With Laptop, Mac, PC
- USB Specification Mini USB
- Color Brown
- MPN 9NK2AG-500
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand Seagate
Show all 18 specifications
- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- External Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Transfer Rate
- 480 Mbps
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Indication Light, USB Port
- Storage Capacity
- 320 GB
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Interface
- USB
- Product Line
- FreeAgent
- Cache
- 16 MB
