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Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 1.5 TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive STAC1500100

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 1.5 TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive STAC1500100

Bottom line: The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 1.5 TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive ($200.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 10:19 UTC): 1.5TB capacity for backups, photo libraries, and media collections; main trade-off: ships with slow USB 2.0 interface; faster adapter sold separately.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-21. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 1.5TB capacity for backups, photo libraries, and media collections
  • ✓ Swappable GoFlex Desk adapters upgrade to USB 3.0 or FireWire 800 for up to 10x speed
  • ✓ Built-in capacity gauge on the adapter shows remaining space at a glance
  • ✓ Preloaded backup and encryption software ready out of the box
  • ✓ Works interchangeably across PC and Mac, vertical or horizontal orientation

Cons

  • ✗ Ships with slow USB 2.0 interface; faster adapter sold separately
  • ✗ USB 2.0 transfer speeds lag modern USB 3.0 and USB-C drives
  • ✗ Desktop 3.5-inch drive needs external AC power, not bus-powered
  • ✗ Bulkier enclosure than portable 2.5-inch external drives

Manufacturer description

The GoFlex Desk external drive delivers high-capacity storage, backup and encryption for all your files with its plug-and-play USB 2.0 connectivity. You now have versatile connection options to suit your needs. Simply pair the drive with a USB 3.0 or FireWire 800/USB 2.0 GoFlex Desk desktop adapter and instantly increase your performance by up to 10x. The GoFlex Desk drive works interchangeably between a PC and Mac computer and can be set in either a vertical or horizontal orientation, complementing any desktop environment.

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Key Features

  • USB 2.0 plug-and-play drive
  • Easy-to-use preloaded backup and encryption software
  • Worlds most upgradable external drive upgrade to a faster interface with a GoFlex Desk desktop adapters
  • Includes GoFlex Desk USB 2.0 adapter with capacity gauge display
  • Offers both vertical and horizontal drive orientation

Full Specifications

BrandSeagate
ColorBlack
Model NameGoflex Desk
Unit Count1 Count
Form FactorPortable
Media Speedup to 10 MB/s (USB 2.0), up to 100 MB/s (USB 3.0)
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberSTAC1500100
Hard-Drive Size1.5 TB
Mfr Part NumberSTAC1500100
Number of Items1
Special FeatureHardware Encryption, Upgradable Interface
Hardware PlatformMac, PC
Installation TypePlug In,Tabletop
Compatible DevicesCamera, Television
Data Transfer Rate60 megabytes_per_second
Additional FeaturesHardware Encryption, Upgradable Interface
Hard Disk InterfaceUSB 2.0
Warranty DescriptionTwo year
Hard Disk DescriptionDesktop

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-21. Price and availability subject to change.

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