Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Net USB NAS Review

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Everything USB posted a review on Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Net

A quote from the article:

For many people, the idea of a small portable device which can plug into their network and then with a simple cable swap plug directly into their computer sounds like a match made in heaven. This is the niche Seagate hopes to capitalize on with their GoFlex Net as it adds yet another option to the already amazingly customizable Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex portable drive line! Now read on for the full review.

The Verdict:
The FreeAgent GoFlex Net really is as easy to use as it looks. More importantly, it does offer you another excellent option for your Seagate GoFlex drive(s). While it supports Gigabit Ethernet, don't expect awe inspiring performance as the real limitation is going to be the controller the GoFlex Net uses, or even your Internet Service Provider.

The Good:
+ Small yet portable
+ Easy to setup
+ Extremely easy to use
+ Pogoplug software takes the hassle out of setup and use
+ Supports 2 GoFlex drives and has a USB port for additional storage

The Bad:
- Requires Internet connection to activate
- Speed is a little on the low side
- Two week expiry for invites

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