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Seagate FreeAgent Pro Hard Drive
(Review) - Last week, we reviewed Seagate's FreeAgent Go portable hard drive, and came away impressed with the unit. Today, we have the company's FreeAgent Pro in our lab, and it, too, appears to be another successful product in Seagate's product line. Unlike the FreeAgent Go, the Pro offers a standalone, NAS alternative to more complicated units. And while the company promises 24/7 connectivity, it's a bit complicated, and technically not the case. Allow us to explain.
Unlike NAS drives that are standalone and connect to your home network, the FreeAgent Pro uploads a limited amount of data to Seagate's Internet Drive, a subscription based online storage option. The first 45 days are available for free with 500MB capacity. After the initial trial, it costs $5.95 monthly or $49.95 annually for 1GB, or $11.95 or $119.95 for 5GB. Unfortunately, Seagate's Internet Drive is more expensive than other competing, online-only solutions. Mozy, for instance, costs only $4.95 per month for the unlimited option and backs up your entire hard drive in real-time. All this without compromising on features. We can't see Seagate surviving in this market with such cutthroat competition, but considering the economic state of storage, Seagate should be able to drop its prices substantially to make Internet Drive a more attractive option for mainstream buyers. Seagate FreeAgent Go Hard Drive Review Just like the FreeAgent Go, the appearance of the FreeAgent Pro is highly professional with a black exterior and bright orange LED side panels that shine brightly when the drive is active. The drive stands vertical and weighs approximately 2lbs, which doesn't make it portable, contrary to Seagate's claim. However, you could certainly lug it around if carrying a hard drive is of great importance to you. Click here to checkout the latest prices on Seagate FreeAgent Pro hard drive!
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