Gadget Stimulus Plan Day 7: Win a 1.5TB Seagate FreeAgent Xtreme Hard Drive
We’re trying to close your gadget deficit while the economy’s in the dumps with the Gadget Stimulus Plan. Today we’re giving away a Seagate FreeAgent Xtreme hard drive.
With a 1.5TB capacity, the FreeAgent Xtreme has enough capacity to backup multiple notebooks, tablets or netbooks.
I’m currently using a FreeAgent Xtreme to backup thousands of my RAW image files and video projects. While most external hard drives only have a single interface, the FreeAgent Xtreme has an eSATA port, dual FireWire 400 ports and a USB 2.0 port.
More and more mobile devices have eSATA these days, which makes transferring data incredibly fast.
Below are the peak transfer speeds of each interface, but your real-world results will vary. Needless to say, if your tablet or notebook has an eSATA port you should put it to good use.
- USB 2.0: up to 480 Mb/s
- FireWire 400: up to 400 Mb/s
- eSATA — up to 3Gb/s
The 1.5TB FreeAgent Xtreme retails for $209.99. The FreeAgent Xtreme is also available in 500GB, 640GB and 1TB configurations.
There are three ways to enter to win the Seagate FreeAgent Xtreme 1.5TB drive, and you may enter once in each of the three ways.
1) Leave a comment on this GottaBeMobile article and tell us your worst data loss story (or one of a friend/family member).
2) Leave a comment on this article and tell us what’s keeping you from backing up your data.
3) Go to Twitter.com, follow @seagate and tweet the following:
I entered to win a Seagate FreeAgent Xtreme drive from the Gadget Stimulus Plan http://tinyurl.com/cg9jjb thx! @Seagate #GadgetStimulus7â€
You have until Saturday, March 28 at 8pm PDT to enter. We’ll assign every entry a number and use Random.org to randomly draw a winner.
This contest is open to residents of the U.S. and Canda, as long as participating in contests like this are legal in your hometown. It’s your responsibility to check local laws and regulations. Those who enter more times than allowed will be disqualified. The winner will be notified by either email (if random comment is chosen) or by an @reply on Twitter (if random tweet is chosen. He/she will have 48 hours to claim the prize and provide shipping info.
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The reason I don’t have a RAID setup is simple, cost.
The reason I don’t have a RAID setup is simple, cost.
The reason I don’t have a RAID setup is simple, cost.
I only back up selected important files because I don’t have a good backup medium, like the FreeAgent Xtreme.
I only back up selected important files because I don’t have a good backup medium, like the FreeAgent Xtreme.
I only back up selected important files because I don’t have a good backup medium, like the FreeAgent Xtreme.
I have to say I haven’t made it a high priority, but as of yet, I haven’t come across anything on a PC that will offer me a backup as conveniently and as efficiently to an external hard drive as Time Machine offers to me on a Mac.
I have to say I haven’t made it a high priority, but as of yet, I haven’t come across anything on a PC that will offer me a backup as conveniently and as efficiently to an external hard drive as Time Machine offers to me on a Mac.
I have to say I haven’t made it a high priority, but as of yet, I haven’t come across anything on a PC that will offer me a backup as conveniently and as efficiently to an external hard drive as Time Machine offers to me on a Mac.
I tend to have really important things burned to DVD. But basic system backup, well, not enough hours in the day.
I tend to have really important things burned to DVD. But basic system backup, well, not enough hours in the day.
I tend to have really important things burned to DVD. But basic system backup, well, not enough hours in the day.
It has to be money. I have too many wants on my plate right now and I am buying only what I absolutely need. I have tighteened up my spenddkng.
It has to be money. I have too many wants on my plate right now and I am buying only what I absolutely need. I have tighteened up my spenddkng.
It has to be money. I have too many wants on my plate right now and I am buying only what I absolutely need. I have tighteened up my spenddkng.
I don’t have anything big, just s few files here and there.
I don’t have anything big, just s few files here and there.
I don’t have anything big, just s few files here and there.
It’s basically the cost. I’ve been pricing external drives since Sept. or October, but I haven’t found a good one in my budget.
It’s basically the cost. I’ve been pricing external drives since Sept. or October, but I haven’t found a good one in my budget.
It’s basically the cost. I’ve been pricing external drives since Sept. or October, but I haven’t found a good one in my budget.
I have my main computer running with two HD’s in mirror mode. However, I don’t like hooking up a power supply for an external HD, it’s way too bothersome to hook everything up just to back up a few files. I guess a NAS would work, but those are expensive.
I have my main computer running with two HD’s in mirror mode. However, I don’t like hooking up a power supply for an external HD, it’s way too bothersome to hook everything up just to back up a few files. I guess a NAS would work, but those are expensive.
I have my main computer running with two HD’s in mirror mode. However, I don’t like hooking up a power supply for an external HD, it’s way too bothersome to hook everything up just to back up a few files. I guess a NAS would work, but those are expensive.
I don’t back up because it is a time/money issue. I can’t bring myself to plop down the 100 bucks for an external and online backup just takes too long for me…
I don’t back up because it is a time/money issue. I can’t bring myself to plop down the 100 bucks for an external and online backup just takes too long for me…
I don’t back up because it is a time/money issue. I can’t bring myself to plop down the 100 bucks for an external and online backup just takes too long for me…
I’m too lazy to buy an external hard drive or back up software.
I’m too lazy to buy an external hard drive or back up software.
I’m too lazy to buy an external hard drive or back up software.
My laptops only have small harddrives and so most of my larger data files are stored on my external and since I have only one external, there is no way to backup the data that is on the external only. As such, a second external harddrive would be great.
My laptops only have small harddrives and so most of my larger data files are stored on my external and since I have only one external, there is no way to backup the data that is on the external only. As such, a second external harddrive would be great.
My laptops only have small harddrives and so most of my larger data files are stored on my external and since I have only one external, there is no way to backup the data that is on the external only. As such, a second external harddrive would be great.
Definitely laziness, plus I have a kind of small external drive so I can’t just back up my entire hard drive into one image.
Definitely laziness, plus I have a kind of small external drive so I can’t just back up my entire hard drive into one image.
Definitely laziness, plus I have a kind of small external drive so I can’t just back up my entire hard drive into one image.
I don’t have anything to back up my data with
I don’t have anything to back up my data with
I don’t have anything to back up my data with
Laziness here too, I suppose; but I’d truly like to find some completely simple system that would image my hard drive with the touch of a button. Decant know if that sort of setup is available for a reasonable price.
Laziness here too, I suppose; but I’d truly like to find some completely simple system that would image my hard drive with the touch of a button. Decant know if that sort of setup is available for a reasonable price.
Laziness here too, I suppose; but I’d truly like to find some completely simple system that would image my hard drive with the touch of a button. Decant know if that sort of setup is available for a reasonable price.
I backup my documents, pictures, music, etc periodically. More room would be nice, however.
I backup my documents, pictures, music, etc periodically. More room would be nice, however.
I backup my documents, pictures, music, etc periodically. More room would be nice, however.
I admit it. I don’t always do what I should. Things like having a disciplined back up process has come back to bite me. Lost data due to a haphazard system has left me without valuable data when needed. This tool will go a long way to helping create that process.
I admit it. I don’t always do what I should. Things like having a disciplined back up process has come back to bite me. Lost data due to a haphazard system has left me without valuable data when needed. This tool will go a long way to helping create that process.
I admit it. I don’t always do what I should. Things like having a disciplined back up process has come back to bite me. Lost data due to a haphazard system has left me without valuable data when needed. This tool will go a long way to helping create that process.
I am lazy when it comes to backing up information. Plans don’t become a routine process.
I am lazy when it comes to backing up information. Plans don’t become a routine process.
I am lazy when it comes to backing up information. Plans don’t become a routine process.
Because it’s a pain in the **s! At least my present system is. I have 3 devices that I use every day and remembering to synchronise them all is time consuming and frustrating. Maybe I should find somethiong better than Synctoy.
Because it’s a pain in the **s! At least my present system is. I have 3 devices that I use every day and remembering to synchronise them all is time consuming and frustrating. Maybe I should find somethiong better than Synctoy.
Because it’s a pain in the **s! At least my present system is. I have 3 devices that I use every day and remembering to synchronise them all is time consuming and frustrating. Maybe I should find somethiong better than Synctoy.
Pretty much time. I really need to study, but I should put a more definitive backup plan in my schedule.
Pretty much time. I really need to study, but I should put a more definitive backup plan in my schedule.
Pretty much time. I really need to study, but I should put a more definitive backup plan in my schedule.
Comcast’s stupid bandwidth cap makes backing up online slow and impractical. I need an on-site solution.
Comcast’s stupid bandwidth cap makes backing up online slow and impractical. I need an on-site solution.
Comcast’s stupid bandwidth cap makes backing up online slow and impractical. I need an on-site solution.
I back up, but my external drive is getting full and I need one dedicated to files, one dedicated to backup. My internal drives are all miniscule.
I back up, but my external drive is getting full and I need one dedicated to files, one dedicated to backup. My internal drives are all miniscule.
I back up, but my external drive is getting full and I need one dedicated to files, one dedicated to backup. My internal drives are all miniscule.
I am lazy and forgetful. TO back up my data I have to burn a CD and sometimes I don’t have the disks and/or I forget so I have lost data.
I am lazy and forgetful. TO back up my data I have to burn a CD and sometimes I don’t have the disks and/or I forget so I have lost data.
I am lazy and forgetful. TO back up my data I have to burn a CD and sometimes I don’t have the disks and/or I forget so I have lost data.
I do back up, but since I don’t trust any single medium, my biggest weakness is different backups falling out of sync … and I’ve screwed myself up as a result in the past!
I do back up, but since I don’t trust any single medium, my biggest weakness is different backups falling out of sync … and I’ve screwed myself up as a result in the past!
I do back up, but since I don’t trust any single medium, my biggest weakness is different backups falling out of sync … and I’ve screwed myself up as a result in the past!
In the past I used to create backups on a secondary partition on the same drive. I soon realized how fruitless that was and began saving data to DVD’s instead.
In the past I used to create backups on a secondary partition on the same drive. I soon realized how fruitless that was and began saving data to DVD’s instead.
In the past I used to create backups on a secondary partition on the same drive. I soon realized how fruitless that was and began saving data to DVD’s instead.
I have lots of HDD used space. Therefore, backing up everything would take more than a day and cost me a few other HDD. I do back up a few important things, but I put all my backups on an internal HDD that also contains Windows 7. Therefore, the possibility of HDD failure is still there. Having an external HDD would permit me to back up all important files I have and then store the drive somewhere safe. The bonus is that I have both firewire and eSata connections on my desktop motherboard and firewire on most of my other pc. Therefore, using this external HDD would be the best speedwise.
I have lots of HDD used space. Therefore, backing up everything would take more than a day and cost me a few other HDD. I do back up a few important things, but I put all my backups on an internal HDD that also contains Windows 7. Therefore, the possibility of HDD failure is still there. Having an external HDD would permit me to back up all important files I have and then store the drive somewhere safe. The bonus is that I have both firewire and eSata connections on my desktop motherboard and firewire on most of my other pc. Therefore, using this external HDD would be the best speedwise.
I have lots of HDD used space. Therefore, backing up everything would take more than a day and cost me a few other HDD. I do back up a few important things, but I put all my backups on an internal HDD that also contains Windows 7. Therefore, the possibility of HDD failure is still there. Having an external HDD would permit me to back up all important files I have and then store the drive somewhere safe. The bonus is that I have both firewire and eSata connections on my desktop motherboard and firewire on most of my other pc. Therefore, using this external HDD would be the best speedwise.
I got really lax for a while, but have started backing up at least my data more regularly. Still to CD, but I finally got some DVDs so that will at least hold more.
If I had something like the FreeAgent Xtreme I would have the means to back up everything, I wouldn’t have any reason not to.
I got really lax for a while, but have started backing up at least my data more regularly. Still to CD, but I finally got some DVDs so that will at least hold more.
If I had something like the FreeAgent Xtreme I would have the means to back up everything, I wouldn’t have any reason not to.
I got really lax for a while, but have started backing up at least my data more regularly. Still to CD, but I finally got some DVDs so that will at least hold more.
If I had something like the FreeAgent Xtreme I would have the means to back up everything, I wouldn’t have any reason not to.
I don’t have anything important. Maybe some music, but any storage that is important I backup online.
I don’t have anything important. Maybe some music, but any storage that is important I backup online.
I don’t have anything important. Maybe some music, but any storage that is important I backup online.
After having 4 hard drives burn up in a fire, I lost a 1 1/2 years of work. I dont worry as much about keeping onsite backups. No I make dvd backups to keep in different locations.
After having 4 hard drives burn up in a fire, I lost a 1 1/2 years of work. I dont worry as much about keeping onsite backups. No I make dvd backups to keep in different locations.
After having 4 hard drives burn up in a fire, I lost a 1 1/2 years of work. I dont worry as much about keeping onsite backups. No I make dvd backups to keep in different locations.
I backup my most important files, though infrequently. What holds me back is the time it takes to do a backup, especially for things like a PST file. I don’t use a scheduler because my own schedule is varies and I don’t want Outlook shutting down at 4am when I’m in the middle of writing that important email!
I backup my most important files, though infrequently. What holds me back is the time it takes to do a backup, especially for things like a PST file. I don’t use a scheduler because my own schedule is varies and I don’t want Outlook shutting down at 4am when I’m in the middle of writing that important email!
I backup my most important files, though infrequently. What holds me back is the time it takes to do a backup, especially for things like a PST file. I don’t use a scheduler because my own schedule is varies and I don’t want Outlook shutting down at 4am when I’m in the middle of writing that important email!
I need a reliable backup system.
I need a reliable backup system.
I need a reliable backup system.
I have an external HDD for my desktop, but nothing really for my new laptop. I am trying to decide if partitioning my external is worth it- it is a PITA. A huge new drive would solve (avoid) that issue!
I have an external HDD for my desktop, but nothing really for my new laptop. I am trying to decide if partitioning my external is worth it- it is a PITA. A huge new drive would solve (avoid) that issue!
I have an external HDD for my desktop, but nothing really for my new laptop. I am trying to decide if partitioning my external is worth it- it is a PITA. A huge new drive would solve (avoid) that issue!
What’s keeping me from backing up my computer is the lack of funds to get me what I need to do it. I need one not only for my information, but for my husbands as well. He runs his own business (don’t let that fool you into thinking we have money or have what it takes…we don’t) and all the things he puts on the computer is detrimental to his work.
Please, please, please count me in…this would be a fabulous gift to give the hubby for his birthday but also for the rest of us in the house…
-barbarabaker
What’s keeping me from backing up my computer is the lack of funds to get me what I need to do it. I need one not only for my information, but for my husbands as well. He runs his own business (don’t let that fool you into thinking we have money or have what it takes…we don’t) and all the things he puts on the computer is detrimental to his work.
Please, please, please count me in…this would be a fabulous gift to give the hubby for his birthday but also for the rest of us in the house…
-barbarabaker
What’s keeping me from backing up my computer is the lack of funds to get me what I need to do it. I need one not only for my information, but for my husbands as well. He runs his own business (don’t let that fool you into thinking we have money or have what it takes…we don’t) and all the things he puts on the computer is detrimental to his work.
Please, please, please count me in…this would be a fabulous gift to give the hubby for his birthday but also for the rest of us in the house…
-barbarabaker
I think that it takes time, and well- laziness!
I think that it takes time, and well- laziness!
I think that it takes time, and well- laziness!
I’ll give you the best reason to use a backup drive for all your pictures and data.
My father’s funeral is today, March 26, 2009, and I want him to be remembered forever.
I’ll give you the best reason to use a backup drive for all your pictures and data.
My father’s funeral is today, March 26, 2009, and I want him to be remembered forever.
I’ll give you the best reason to use a backup drive for all your pictures and data.
My father’s funeral is today, March 26, 2009, and I want him to be remembered forever.
My worst? My Mom went back to college and graduated when she was 60! I didn’t have the photos backed up and lost them all! That was a heart breaker.
OOps, please delete, posted on the wrong article! Thanks
OOps, please delete, posted on the wrong article! Thanks
My worst? My Mom went back to college and graduated when she was 60! I didn’t have the photos backed up and lost them all! That was a heart breaker.
My worst? My Mom went back to college and graduated when she was 60! I didn’t have the photos backed up and lost them all! That was a heart breaker.
OOps, please delete, posted on the wrong article! Thanks
I guess the cost would be tops and know how would be right close behind! Thanks!
I guess the cost would be tops and know how would be right close behind! Thanks!
I guess the cost would be tops and know how would be right close behind! Thanks!
Following on twitter and tweeted
http://twitter.com/hondaray6/status/1394468514
Following on twitter and tweeted
http://twitter.com/hondaray6/status/1394468514
Following on twitter and tweeted
http://twitter.com/hondaray6/status/1394468514
I left a comment on GottaBeMobile article about my worse data loss nightmare ~!
I left a comment on GottaBeMobile article about my worse data loss nightmare ~!
I left a comment on GottaBeMobile article about my worse data loss nightmare ~!
Due to the economy and me being laid off I just can’t afford to spend the money at this time. I have been forced to budget every penny and still am worried about paying the bills like so many others. I just can not justify spending the money when groceries are a necessity at this point. Other than the lack of funds their is no reason why I wouldn’t back up my files. Thanks for having this review and giveaway during these hard times~!
Due to the economy and me being laid off I just can’t afford to spend the money at this time. I have been forced to budget every penny and still am worried about paying the bills like so many others. I just can not justify spending the money when groceries are a necessity at this point. Other than the lack of funds their is no reason why I wouldn’t back up my files. Thanks for having this review and giveaway during these hard times~!
Due to the economy and me being laid off I just can’t afford to spend the money at this time. I have been forced to budget every penny and still am worried about paying the bills like so many others. I just can not justify spending the money when groceries are a necessity at this point. Other than the lack of funds their is no reason why I wouldn’t back up my files. Thanks for having this review and giveaway during these hard times~!
I tweeted at twitter about this great review & giveaway here
http://twitter.com/exotic1/status/1394708278
exotic1
I tweeted at twitter about this great review & giveaway here
http://twitter.com/exotic1/status/1394708278
exotic1
I tweeted at twitter about this great review & giveaway here
http://twitter.com/exotic1/status/1394708278
exotic1
I don’t have a job, so I don’t have the $$ for a backup strategy yet.
I don’t have a job, so I don’t have the $$ for a backup strategy yet.
I don’t have a job, so I don’t have the $$ for a backup strategy yet.
i dont back up my data because i cannot afford a portable hard drive on a college students’ budget. all my student lones go directly to the school for tuition and fees. I consider all of my data on my tablet incredibly invaluable and i take extra care of the machine. But i know my attention may not be enough and am submitting a post for a chance to win the Seagate FreeAgent Xtreme hard drive.
i dont back up my data because i cannot afford a portable hard drive on a college students’ budget. all my student lones go directly to the school for tuition and fees. I consider all of my data on my tablet incredibly invaluable and i take extra care of the machine. But i know my attention may not be enough and am submitting a post for a chance to win the Seagate FreeAgent Xtreme hard drive.
i dont back up my data because i cannot afford a portable hard drive on a college students’ budget. all my student lones go directly to the school for tuition and fees. I consider all of my data on my tablet incredibly invaluable and i take extra care of the machine. But i know my attention may not be enough and am submitting a post for a chance to win the Seagate FreeAgent Xtreme hard drive.
Mainly because I don’t have a decent backup device. Currently write critical data to DVDs which is very manual.
Mainly because I don’t have a decent backup device. Currently write critical data to DVDs which is very manual.
Mainly because I don’t have a decent backup device. Currently write critical data to DVDs which is very manual.
lazyness
lazyness
lazyness
I’ve backed up some files on a few cheap USB drives. We don’t really have the extra fundage to buy a really good backup hardrive.
I’ve backed up some files on a few cheap USB drives. We don’t really have the extra fundage to buy a really good backup hardrive.
I’ve backed up some files on a few cheap USB drives. We don’t really have the extra fundage to buy a really good backup hardrive.
Lazyness and I just keep procrastinating it.
Lazyness and I just keep procrastinating it.
Lazyness and I just keep procrastinating it.
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Thank you for participating in this contest. We’ll be announcing a winner shortly.
Thank you for participating in this contest. We’ll be announcing a winner shortly.