--- product_id: 12709922 title: "Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1.5 TB USB 3.0 Ultra-Portable External Hard Drive in Black STAA1500100" brand: "seagate" price: "2143.45 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Seagate" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/12709922-seagate-freeagent-goflex-1-5-tb-usb-3-0-ultra store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # USB 3.0 Speed 1.5 TB Storage Encryption Software Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1.5 TB USB 3.0 Ultra-Portable External Hard Drive in Black STAA1500100 **Brand:** seagate **Price:** 2143.45 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📦 Store More, Worry Less! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1.5 TB USB 3.0 Ultra-Portable External Hard Drive in Black STAA1500100 by seagate - **How much does it cost?** 2143.45 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/12709922-seagate-freeagent-goflex-1-5-tb-usb-3-0-ultra) ## Best For - seagate enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted seagate brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Network Ready:** Stream and access your content over the network or on your TV with compatible GoFlex products. - • **Ultimate Security:** Protect your files with preloaded backup and encryption software. - • **Seamless Connectivity:** Experience lightning-fast data transfer with USB 3.0 plug-and-play functionality. - • **Ultra-Portable Design:** Take your data anywhere with this sleek, lightweight external hard drive. - • **Versatile Upgradability:** Easily upgrade to FireWire 800 or eSATA for enhanced performance. ## Overview The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1.5 TB USB 3.0 Ultra-Portable External Hard Drive offers a robust storage solution with fast data transfer speeds, built-in security features, and the flexibility to upgrade connectivity options, making it perfect for professionals on the go. ## Description From the Manufacturer The GoFlex ultra-portable drive makes it easy to store, back up and encrypt all your files with its plug-and-play USB 3.0 connectivity. This drive is great for taking with you on business trips, vacations and on the go allowing you to save or access your videos, photos, music or files. The GoFlex ultra-portable USB 3.0 drive interface returns blazing fast USB file transfer speeds and the GoFlex system allows you to upgrade to FireWire 800 or eSATA by pairing the drive with the appropriate GoFlex upgrade cable. Extend your content beyond your PC and enjoy it on your TV, over your network, or on-the-go by using it in combination with our GoFlex family of products. Store over 16,000 hours of music on the 1TB GoFlex Drive Available in a variety of colors to suit your style. View larger Store, back up and encrypt all your files with plug-and-play USB 3.0 connectivity Protect your files with GoFlex's built-in back-up software Plug-and-Play with Automatic Backup SoftwareThe Seagate GoFlex's built-in backup software ensures automatic continuous backup of your data. It secures your backed up files and protects your privacy with powerful encryption software. The Seagate Dashboard management tool software provides easy management of backup schedules, file encryption, and at-a-glance drive statistics, including available capacity.Access Files with the Interface of Your ChoiceUse the advanced USB 3.0 interface for maximum compatibility with standard desktops and laptops. USB 3.0 works with PCs equipped with a USB 3.0 port for maximum file transfer speeds, but also works with standard USB 2.0 ports. Or upgrade to FireWire 800 or powered eSATA by pairing the drive with the appropriate GoFlex upgrade cable.Free your FilesWith the included NTFS driver for Mac, you can now interchangeably store and access files from PC and Mac computers without reformatting. The NTFS driver is simply installed once on your Mac computer, allowing it to access and store files in a PC compatible format. (Reformatting to HFS+ required to use backup software for Mac or Time Machine software.)Extend Your Content Beyond the PCThe GoFlex ultra-portable drive is the heart of the GoFlex Storage System, and by combining it with other GoFlex Storage System products you can enjoy your content on your TV, access files from any PC or Mac computer on your network, from a mobile device, or via the internet while on-the-go.Enhanced Versatility Is a SnapPlug-and-play connectivity options let you protect, store, and do more. The GoFlex Storage System allows you to upgrade the way you access your digital content without having to replace your drive. Upgrade cables and kits make it easy to move from USB 3.0 to eSATA or FireWire 800 for even faster transfer speeds for your large files and HD movies. Extend your digital life so you can access and share your files from anywhere.What's in the BoxThe Seagate GoFlex ultra-portable drive, backup with encryption software pre-loaded on drive, NTFS driver for Mac pre-loaded on drive, GoFlex USB 3.0 interface adapter, 18-inch USB 3.0 cable, quick start guide, 2-year limited warranty. Get the Most from Your Drive with GoFlex Upgrade Cables Seagate GoFlex Ultra-Portable Drive Specifications The Seagate GoFlex Family Hard Drives GoFlexUltra-Portable Drive GoFlex ProUltra-Portable Drive GoFlex DeskExternal Drive GoFlex HomeNetwork Storage System Product Description The GoFlex ultra-portable drive makes it easy to store, back up and encrypt all your files with its plug-and-play USB 3.0 connectivity, but this is no ordinary external drive. As the core of the GoFlex Storage System, the GoFlex ultra-portable drive is the world's most upgradable external drive allowing it to deliver a truly customizable experience. Use the included USB 3.0 Adapter or upgrade to FireWire 800 or eSATA by pairing the drive with the appropriate GoFlex upgrade cable. Extend your content beyond your PC and enjoy it on your TV, over your network or on-the-go by using it in combination with other GoFlex products. Review: excellent drive, lightweight - i am comparing this drive to the Western Digital one: WD My Passport 2TB Portable External Hard Drive note: both can work with fw800 and usb3 - but keep in mind there are different models of the WD one and you will pay more for the one with both fw800 and usb3 onboard: http://www.desertcart.com/gp/product/B0073SQ4P2/ref=wms_ohs_product HEAVYWEIGHTS this drive is about 280grams. it is plastic but i have had no issues with it after years of occasional use. it's small and light so i like that. i don't like that you have to buy a separate cable for fw800. that's an expense and a hassle and is non-standard. the cables have these adaptors on the ends that make it bulky if you need to carry both. the western digital drive is metal. so it's nice to know it's tough but it is heavier at 375g the cables are standard and it comes with both so that's cheaper and takes less space. CHANGING OF THE GUARDS my next drive will be the WB at 2TB and usb3 only since my new macs finally all have usb3. no more fw800. of course thunderbolt is the next update and the GoFlex drive has an advantage that you can buy a thunderbolt adaptor for it. yet another bulky thing to carry but it might be a useful option to someone out there. http://www.desertcart.com/Seagate-GoFlex-Thunderbolt-Adapter-STAE121/dp/B006P1QWOQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359917498&sr=8-1&keywords=Seagate+GoFlex+Thunderbolt+Adapter according to this review with a 1TB drive there was no speed boost to using this thunderbolt adaptor [...] " For this particular drive, the limiting factor for both USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt was the drive itself... not the interface. Connecting to the drive over its native SATA 3.0Gb/s we found transfer speeds to hit the same upper-limit of 80.5MB/s read and 80.4MB/s write.... We saw speeds increase from around 30MB/s over USB 2.0 to 80MB/s over Thunderbolt with the Seagate GoFlex portable external hard drive. The down side though is USB 3.0 could also offer the same speed, with less bulk and much less cost ". But if you want to connect an SSD drive that is a whole different story. Review: Best Portable HD I ever purchased - I have purchased dozens of external Hard Drives over the years, and watched the specs go up, and the prices come down, just like everything else in technology. I have gone from disappointed, to moderately satisfied, and have dealt with all the issues that most of us have. For example, drives that are supposed to run just from the USB bus, but really just barely. Ones that are supposed to run off of USB, and need the double USB cable, taking up two USB ports, or ones that are supposed to run without an adapter, but just don't at all! Also, drives that have power adapters included (which sort of takes the convenience of a portable drive, and greatly diminishes it). This drive is the first one I can actually rave about. I checked reviews on every top manufacturer, and what really appealed to me, before ordering, was the "GoFlex." I ordered it with USB 3.0, knowing I could, if I chose to, add a Firewire 800 (1394), or eSATA interface later. That, with the incredible price on a 1 TB ultra-portable had my attention. Well, no turning back! The drive is small, incredibly quiet, works perfectly off USB, and is really fast. I do not even have USB 3.0 support on any of my computers, but since it is backwards compatible with USB 2.0, it works perfectly. There are some mixed reviews of the Firewire 800 adapter, and specifically, that it runs too hot. I am hoping that is resolved quickly, as I would have ordered it already, but USB 3.0, and the flexibility of the GoFlex system made it a non-issue. I was about to purchase the brand new 3TB Apple Time Capsule (new as of June 2011) to replace a first generation 1TB Time Capsule, but now, I would just get the new Apple Airport Extreme, and rely on a GoFlex drive, and save 50% of the $500 "Apple Tax," without any reservations. If you need a very small ultra-portable HD, and like the fact that you have an edge on upgrading the interface, rather then putting it in the closet when you need something faster, this is for you! Also, since there seems to be a battle brewing over USB 3.0 versus the new Thunderbolt interface, you can grab one of these, in whatever size you need, and know you will be able to use it for a while, with FORWARD compatibility, something that is not usually the case. Remember the Blu-ray vs. HD DVD battle? Nobody wanted to waste money on the format that might lose, for both equipment, and media. With this drive, you can buy a few large ones, and not worry. Right now, you can choose USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Firewire 800, or eSATA, and add adapters as needed. I am sure they will add a Thunderbolt adapter shortly, for those of you lucky enough to grab a brand new Mac. Great job Seagate! UPDATE: I liked this drive so much, I did proceed with buying the Firewire 800 adapter. Part of the reason I needed the original drive was I had to move around a specific 120G file, multiple times. As I was thrilled with the drive, I figured adding the speed of the Firewire 800 adapter could only make me like it more. I was right. It is a speed demon, and when moving my 120G+ file with USB 2.0 (My Macs have only USB 2.0 & Firewire 800) I had to walk away, and come back. Now, I can easily just wait. Can you imagine, the difference in speed and size over the last decade? Moving around 120G+ file, on an ultra-portable, bus powered mini-drive in a few short minutes? And, I have 800G+ left over to work with! I will be adding more adapters, and probably the 1.5TB model shortly, and can now, for the first time, say I have all my data storage bases covered. 2nd UPDATE: Seagate made a press release a few months ago confirming that they are absolutely working on a Thunderbolt adapter for the GoFlex series! [...] 3rd UPDATE: I did end up with a MacBook Pro with USB 3.0, and Thunderbolt support. I now love these drives even more, and have added another. I have one ready to transfer huge files on the fly between my MacBooks and my iMac. These machines are all networked and I use an Apple 802.ac WiFi device (new Time Capsule) and I can very easily move files with my network, but now that I sometimes work with really large files, sometimes it is easier to use these for transfers. I have one plugged right into a Time Capsule, so it made my 3 GB into a 4 GB, and I keep the other handy for transfers and data just to important to trust only a cloud. I use Dropbox which I think is great plus both Apple & desertcart cloud services, but I have gone through losing stuff to crashed hard drives just one too many times. Now with SSD drives in my MacBook Pro plus Time Capsule backups AND clouds, I know that my really important stuff - might just be a picture - but whatever it is, I will always have it backed up. The GoFlex design is exactly what I wanted, totally future proof. Years after my initial review, I am using them with USB 3.0, FireWire, and now that I have a Thunderbolt port, I need to convert at least one drive to Thunderbolt. Not relevant to a review of the the drive itself, but Thunderbolt is keeping me happy too. I added an Apple Thunderbolt 27" display to my MacBook Pro and it is is better then any desktop I ever had. I have the power of the MacBook Pro with the awesome display, but can grab the laptop and put it in my briefcase in 30 seconds. Now I just have to add a 4k display!!! ## Features - USB 3.0 plug-and-play drive - Easy-to-use preloaded backup and encryption software - Upgradable to FireWire 800 or eSATA - Access content over the network and on TV when paired with other GoFlex products ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00455MCRA | | Additional Features | Portable | | Best Sellers Rank | #992 in External Hard Drives | | Brand | Seagate | | Built-In Media | USB 3.0 Adapter | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 1.5 | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,025 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 5000 Megabits Per Second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 1.5 TB | | Enclosure Material | Aluminum, Glass, Or Ceramic | | Form Factor | Portable | | Hard Disk Description | Portable | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches | | Hard Disk Interface | USB 1.1 | | Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 4900 RPM | | Hard-Drive Size | 1536 GB | | Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0 | | Hardware Platform | Mac, PC | | Installation Type | External Hard Drive | | Item Weight | 0.33 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Seagate | | Media Speed | 120 | | Mfr Part Number | STAA1500100 | | Model Name | Goflex Desk | | Model Number | STAA1500100 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Special Feature | Portable | | Specific Uses For Product | Personal | | UPC | 763649024621 | | Warranty Description | 2 year | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Seagate - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Laptop - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 1.5 TB - **Hard Disk Description:** Portable - **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches - **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 1.1 - **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive - **Special Feature:** Portable ## Images ![Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1.5 TB USB 3.0 Ultra-Portable External Hard Drive in Black STAA1500100 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51A4+ALi1oL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ excellent drive, lightweight *by A***N on February 3, 2013* i am comparing this drive to the Western Digital one: WD My Passport 2TB Portable External Hard Drive note: both can work with fw800 and usb3 - but keep in mind there are different models of the WD one and you will pay more for the one with both fw800 and usb3 onboard: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073SQ4P2/ref=wms_ohs_product HEAVYWEIGHTS this drive is about 280grams. it is plastic but i have had no issues with it after years of occasional use. it's small and light so i like that. i don't like that you have to buy a separate cable for fw800. that's an expense and a hassle and is non-standard. the cables have these adaptors on the ends that make it bulky if you need to carry both. the western digital drive is metal. so it's nice to know it's tough but it is heavier at 375g the cables are standard and it comes with both so that's cheaper and takes less space. CHANGING OF THE GUARDS my next drive will be the WB at 2TB and usb3 only since my new macs finally all have usb3. no more fw800. of course thunderbolt is the next update and the GoFlex drive has an advantage that you can buy a thunderbolt adaptor for it. yet another bulky thing to carry but it might be a useful option to someone out there. http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-GoFlex-Thunderbolt-Adapter-STAE121/dp/B006P1QWOQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359917498&sr=8-1&keywords=Seagate+GoFlex+Thunderbolt+Adapter according to this review with a 1TB drive there was no speed boost to using this thunderbolt adaptor [...] " For this particular drive, the limiting factor for both USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt was the drive itself... not the interface. Connecting to the drive over its native SATA 3.0Gb/s we found transfer speeds to hit the same upper-limit of 80.5MB/s read and 80.4MB/s write.... We saw speeds increase from around 30MB/s over USB 2.0 to 80MB/s over Thunderbolt with the Seagate GoFlex portable external hard drive. The down side though is USB 3.0 could also offer the same speed, with less bulk and much less cost ". But if you want to connect an SSD drive that is a whole different story. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Portable HD I ever purchased *by A***R on July 2, 2011* I have purchased dozens of external Hard Drives over the years, and watched the specs go up, and the prices come down, just like everything else in technology. I have gone from disappointed, to moderately satisfied, and have dealt with all the issues that most of us have. For example, drives that are supposed to run just from the USB bus, but really just barely. Ones that are supposed to run off of USB, and need the double USB cable, taking up two USB ports, or ones that are supposed to run without an adapter, but just don't at all! Also, drives that have power adapters included (which sort of takes the convenience of a portable drive, and greatly diminishes it). This drive is the first one I can actually rave about. I checked reviews on every top manufacturer, and what really appealed to me, before ordering, was the "GoFlex." I ordered it with USB 3.0, knowing I could, if I chose to, add a Firewire 800 (1394), or eSATA interface later. That, with the incredible price on a 1 TB ultra-portable had my attention. Well, no turning back! The drive is small, incredibly quiet, works perfectly off USB, and is really fast. I do not even have USB 3.0 support on any of my computers, but since it is backwards compatible with USB 2.0, it works perfectly. There are some mixed reviews of the Firewire 800 adapter, and specifically, that it runs too hot. I am hoping that is resolved quickly, as I would have ordered it already, but USB 3.0, and the flexibility of the GoFlex system made it a non-issue. I was about to purchase the brand new 3TB Apple Time Capsule (new as of June 2011) to replace a first generation 1TB Time Capsule, but now, I would just get the new Apple Airport Extreme, and rely on a GoFlex drive, and save 50% of the $500 "Apple Tax," without any reservations. If you need a very small ultra-portable HD, and like the fact that you have an edge on upgrading the interface, rather then putting it in the closet when you need something faster, this is for you! Also, since there seems to be a battle brewing over USB 3.0 versus the new Thunderbolt interface, you can grab one of these, in whatever size you need, and know you will be able to use it for a while, with FORWARD compatibility, something that is not usually the case. Remember the Blu-ray vs. HD DVD battle? Nobody wanted to waste money on the format that might lose, for both equipment, and media. With this drive, you can buy a few large ones, and not worry. Right now, you can choose USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Firewire 800, or eSATA, and add adapters as needed. I am sure they will add a Thunderbolt adapter shortly, for those of you lucky enough to grab a brand new Mac. Great job Seagate! UPDATE: I liked this drive so much, I did proceed with buying the Firewire 800 adapter. Part of the reason I needed the original drive was I had to move around a specific 120G file, multiple times. As I was thrilled with the drive, I figured adding the speed of the Firewire 800 adapter could only make me like it more. I was right. It is a speed demon, and when moving my 120G+ file with USB 2.0 (My Macs have only USB 2.0 & Firewire 800) I had to walk away, and come back. Now, I can easily just wait. Can you imagine, the difference in speed and size over the last decade? Moving around 120G+ file, on an ultra-portable, bus powered mini-drive in a few short minutes? And, I have 800G+ left over to work with! I will be adding more adapters, and probably the 1.5TB model shortly, and can now, for the first time, say I have all my data storage bases covered. 2nd UPDATE: Seagate made a press release a few months ago confirming that they are absolutely working on a Thunderbolt adapter for the GoFlex series! [...] 3rd UPDATE: I did end up with a MacBook Pro with USB 3.0, and Thunderbolt support. I now love these drives even more, and have added another. I have one ready to transfer huge files on the fly between my MacBooks and my iMac. These machines are all networked and I use an Apple 802.ac WiFi device (new Time Capsule) and I can very easily move files with my network, but now that I sometimes work with really large files, sometimes it is easier to use these for transfers. I have one plugged right into a Time Capsule, so it made my 3 GB into a 4 GB, and I keep the other handy for transfers and data just to important to trust only a cloud. I use Dropbox which I think is great plus both Apple & Amazon cloud services, but I have gone through losing stuff to crashed hard drives just one too many times. Now with SSD drives in my MacBook Pro plus Time Capsule backups AND clouds, I know that my really important stuff - might just be a picture - but whatever it is, I will always have it backed up. The GoFlex design is exactly what I wanted, totally future proof. Years after my initial review, I am using them with USB 3.0, FireWire, and now that I have a Thunderbolt port, I need to convert at least one drive to Thunderbolt. Not relevant to a review of the the drive itself, but Thunderbolt is keeping me happy too. I added an Apple Thunderbolt 27" display to my MacBook Pro and it is is better then any desktop I ever had. I have the power of the MacBook Pro with the awesome display, but can grab the laptop and put it in my briefcase in 30 seconds. Now I just have to add a 4k display!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great portable hard drive. Not perfect. *by R***S on April 1, 2014* Great portable external hard drive that can take some abuse. This 1tb hard drive has the space you need for a great price, is plug-and-play technology that doesn't require any installation (unless you want to use the backup service). The shell on the hard drive is very durable because I constantly was throwing this into a weekend bag and taking it with me and it only had minor scratches on it. Plus the drive itself didn't suffer or become damaged in any way. The part where the USB cable connects to the hard drive feels week and like it could snap (thankfully it hasn't) although the danger is always there. If you do travel with this hard drive make sure you unplug the USB cable to prevent any mishaps. As a storage device this product worked wonderfully. I didn't not have a need for the backup software (as it usually is slow, bloated, and process heavy). I did not use the software included with the hard drive and cannot comment in it. Good 1TB Hard drive with USB 3.0 technology for fast transfer speeds. Does what is needed. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/12709922-seagate-freeagent-goflex-1-5-tb-usb-3-0-ultra](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/12709922-seagate-freeagent-goflex-1-5-tb-usb-3-0-ultra) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-08*