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Seagate 500GB FreeAgent Desk Drive $79.95 + $7.95 P&H @ COTD

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Seagate 500GB FreeAgent Desk Drive $79.95 + $7.95 P&H @ COTD
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Naed on 04/12/2009 - 09:03 catchoftheday.com.au (321 clicks)
Last edited 04/12/2009 - 11:15

COTD have reduced their recent price for the Seagate 500GB FreeAgent Desk Drive by $10 to $79.95 + $7.95 P&H. The next cheapest on staticice/shopbot is $96 + P&H.

The specifications:

  • System Requirements
    o Mac OS X v10.4.9 or later
    o 256MB of RAM minimum
    o USB 2.0, FireWire 800, or FireWire 400 port

  • Specifications
    o Capacity: 500GB
    o Transfer speeds: Up to 480 Mpbs (USB 2.0); 400 Mbps (FireWire 400); 800 Mbps (FireWire 800)
    o Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
    o Dimensions (WxHxL): 7.28 x 1.48 x 5.98 in./18.5 x 3.75 x 15.2 cm
    o Weight: 2.2 lb./1.0 kg

  • What’s in the Box
    o FreeAgent Desk drive
    o FireWire 800 cable
    o FireWire 800 to 400 cable
    o USB cable
    o USB power cable
    o Quick start guide

  • Mfr. Part No.: ST305005FJA105-RK

Warranty: Five-year limited Manufacturers

Please note: This unit can be reformatted for use with Windows PC, but is primarily for use with MAC OS. It cannot be used for both platforms simultaneously.

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  • Mikinoz on 04/12/2009 - 09:04

    Intersting note at the end hmm can be used for pc

    • Naed on 04/12/2009 - 09:10

      They give a link to instructions for formatting the drive for PC use at the bottom of the specs page.

  • ozblogger on 04/12/2009 - 09:23

    Add $30 & get a 1TB from MSY/Harvey Norman

    • Ozem61 on 04/12/2009 - 09:35

      With Firewire ports?

      Ozzie

      • sparkles on 04/12/2009 - 09:49

        Not that I can see on mine. It's USB.

    • Naed on 04/12/2009 - 09:35

      MSY has the Seagate FreeAgent 1TB at $135. And the 500GB is $95. I can't find any pricing info for the Seagate FreeAgent on lasoo.com.au for Harvey Norman. Do you have any links for these prices?

      • schnauzer on 03/04/2010 - 08:46

        Id you are after the Seagate freeagent 3.5in desktop 500gb usb2.0 external Hdd than go to Landmark computers (Vic) costs $89.Office works which is identical is well over $220.Try also For all the seagates like the one you need or other also at Magabuy,above is $91.If you wish to get it online there is a site called Umart Online and you will find just about everything there at good prices.Goodluck

  • sparkles on 04/12/2009 - 09:55

    I already own this and it is a nice enough unit but more noisy that any other HD I have had. I have it working on PC, it simply formats on setup. I do want to get a larger one as 500GB isn't really that big of a capacity for a stand alone unit looking to the future. From memory I paid $119 at JB HiFi (probably 6 months ago) so this is a good deal for someone provided 500GB will be enough capacity. I think there is a newer model and new packaging now so that is why these are being cleared out.

  • WhiteEvo6 on 04/12/2009 - 10:17

    "It cannot be used for both platforms simultaneously" I doubt thats true, you just partition the drive into 2 x 250gig sections and format one PC and other MAC, then you could use it for both….

    • ESEMCE on 04/12/2009 - 10:41

      or install and NTFS read/write module to MacOS (ie MacFUSE NTFS-3G), format it to NTFS and read/write from Mac, PC and Linux…

  • ozblogger on 04/12/2009 - 10:48

    MSY have:
    Lacie 1TB external $121
    Seagate Desktop 1TB $125
    Seagate FreeAgent 1TB $135

    And I'd rather get an eSATA than Firewire one :)
    ASTONE 3.5" USB2.0 eSATA $119 @ AnyPC

    check here for better prices:
    http://staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=1TB+external&sp…

    Just my 2c

    • Naed on 04/12/2009 - 10:57

      Cheers for that.

      I agree with your eSATA point; I've never even used firewire for a hard-drive.

  • sparkles on 04/12/2009 - 11:04

    Sold out now.

    • Naed on 04/12/2009 - 11:16

      Thanks, updated the deal.

  • emerson on 04/12/2009 - 11:37

    I bought one of these a few weeks back from catch, great for time machine back ups using FW.
    1TB FW drives are far more expensive.

  • redtiger on 04/12/2009 - 14:51

    its an ok price, but everyone is doing this price anyway.

  • schnauzer on 03/04/2010 - 08:51

    Looking for the Seagate Freeagent desktop 3.5" 500gb (or greater) usb2.0 external hard drive and by the way it is NOT for Macs it is for Windows whether Vista or whatever.Anyone know if the Western digital similar thing is better and if so a really good price?HELP

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