Seagate today introduced the next generation of the company's FreeAgent external hard drives?its new GoFlex storage solutions.

The FreeAgent GoFlex storage family includes plug-and-play portable and desktop drives, with an array of interchangeable cables and desktop adapters that allow each drive to adapt to the interface or device being used. GoFlex hard disk drives are also designed to provide interoperability between operating systems in order to work with both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X computers.



GoFlex drives are providing a flexible, plug-and-play way to adapt to the most popular available interfaces or devices. The GoFlex cable system enables the GoFlex and GoFlex Pro ultra-portable USB 2.0 drives to be upgraded to USB 3.0, eSATA or FireWire 800 connections simply by switching out the cable adapter. Additionally, specially-designed GoFlex upgrade cables provide even more applications of how each drive can be used. For example, the GoFlex Upgrade cable - Auto Backup transforms the drive into a continuous full-system backup, giving consumers the peace of mind that their files and system settings are backed up, while leaving the remaining capacity for basic drag-and-drop file transfer.

Within the GoFlex family, Seagate has created a special ecosystem wherein users can backup and protect of all their data?the same way they would expect a traditional hard drive to perform?only now their interaction with that content is not wholly dependent on the drive. In addition to several cable options, people can pair a GoFlex or GoFlex Pro ultra-portable drive with a GoFlex TV HD media player or the GoFlex Net media sharing device to enhance their experience of the drive?s content.

Using the GoFlex TV HD media player users can enjoy their personal digital media library on their television screen by inserting a GoFlex ultra-portable drive or GoFlex Pro ultra-portable drive directly into the media dock, or connecting another storage device, digital or Flip camera to the two additional USB ports on the back of the device. Using the remote, owners of GoFlex TV HD media players can view movies, photos, and music from the comfort of their couch in 1080p high-definition and surround sound. Connect your GoFlex TV HD media player to the internet using the Ethernet or optional Wi-Fi adapter and stream digital content from a home network or popular online service providers such as Netflix, YouTube, MediaFly, Picasa and more.

The GoFlex Net media sharing device transforms a GoFlex ultra-portable drive, GoFlex Pro ultra-portable drive, or any USB mass storage, into a media sharing device, allowing consumers to enjoy their digital content outside their home using a PC, iPad, iPod Touch, Android, iPhone, BlackBerry or any other internet-connected computer. The GoFlex Net media sharing device also integrates with social media websites, such as Facebook and Twitter, and publishes RSS feeds allowing people to keep friends and family updated GoFlex media sharing device owners can Seagate Introduces New Era Of External Storage: A Flexible Hard Drive Solution With Multiple Interface And Content Sharing Options also stream content to other devices on a home network, including the GoFlex TV HD media player, to enjoy movies, photos and music on their TV.

For the first time, Seagate will include an NTFS driver for Mac OS X on all GoFlex portable and desktop offerings, enabling storage and access of files from both Windows and Mac computers. The NTFS driver is simply installed once on your Mac computer, and allows access and storage of files on a Windows-formatted drive.

Available immediately through Seagate.com and select online retailers, the GoFlex storage family includes:

GoFlex Drives:

- GoFlex ultra portable drive ? The core of the GoFlex Storage System. Available in 14.5mm and 22mm versions and includes a USB 2.0 cable. MSRP $99.99 for 320GB [silver, black]; $129.99 for 500GB (silver, black, red, blue); $169.99 for 750GB [silver and black]; $199.99 for 1TB [silver, black].



- GoFlex ultra portable drive, drive-only version - MSRP $89.99 for 320GB [silver, black]; $119.99 for 500GB [silver, black, red, blue]; $159.99 for 750GB [silver and black]; $189.99 for 1TB [silver, black].

- GoFlex Pro ultra portable drive kit - A 7200RPM, 2.5" drive that delivers premium backup with encryption and includes a USB 2.0 cable. MSRP $139.99 for 500GB; $189.99 for 750GB [black].

- GoFlex Pro ultra portable drive, drive-only version - MSRP $129.99 for 500GB; $179.99 for 750GB [black].

- GoFlex Desk external drive kit - Delivers high-capacity storage and automatic, continuous backup with encryption for all your files and includes a USB 2.0 cable. MSRP $129.99 for 1TB [black]; $199.99 for 2TB [black].

- GoFlex Desk external drive, drive-only version - MSRP $119.99 for 1TB [black]; $189.99 for 2TB [black].

GoFlex Cables and Adapters:

- GoFlex Cable - USB 2.0 - The baseline interface for your GoFlex and GoFlex Pro ultra-portable drives. MSRP $19.99.

- GoFlex Upgrade cable - USB 3.0 - Equips your GoFlexTM and GoFlex Pro ultra-portable drives to deliver up to 10x faster transfer of files vs USB 2.0, while being backwards compatible. MSRP $29.99.

- GoFlex Upgrade cable kit - USB 3.0 - Includes ExpressCard adapter to update a laptop and GoFlex ultra-portable drives from USB 2.0 to USB 3.0 and deliver up to 10x faster transfer of files than USB 2.0, MSRP $79.99.

- GoFlex Upgrade cable - FireWire 800?Upgrades your GoFlex and GoFlex Pro ultra-portable drives to deliver 2x faster transfer speed over USB 2.0. MSRP $39.99.

- GoFlex Upgrade cable kit - eSATA - Empowers your GoFlex and GoFlex Pro ultra-portable drives to deliver up to 6x faster performance over USB 2.0. MSRP $19.99.

- GoFlex Upgrade cable Auto Backup - Delivers continuous backup and protection of data giving consumers the peace of mind that their data is backed up, while leaving capacity for basic drag-and-drop file transfer. MSRP $29.99.

- GoFlex Desk Desktop adapter - USB 3.0 - Allows the GoFlex Desk to deliver up to 10x faster transfer speed over USB 2.0 for your desktop PC. MSRP $39.00.

- GoFlex Desk Desktop adapter kit - USB 3.0 - Includes PCI Express adapter to upgrade a desktop PC and GoFlex Desk external drive for USB 3.0 performance, MSRP $79.00.

- GoFlex Desk Desktop adapter - FireWire 800/USB 2.0 - Upgrades your GoFlex Desk external drive to deliver 2x faster performance over USB 2.0 with FireWire 800/USB 2.0 for your desktop PC. MSRP $49.99.

GoFlex Storage System Devices:

- GoFlex TV HD media player?Allows for enjoyment of digital content on a TV. MSRP $129.99 for media player only.


- GoFlex Net media sharing device - Enables instant, easy access and sharing of content over a network. MSRP $99.99.

- GoFlex Intelligent dock - Transforms the GoFlex ultra portable drive into the perfect desktop solution that delivers convenient file access and backup with an easy-to-view capacity gauge. MSRP $29.99.