With its huge capacity and sleek design, the FreeAgent Desk storage solution delivers a powerful yet simple way to help safeguard all your photos, music, videos, and documents. Included, easy-to-use software helps keep your information safe and private with automatic data backup and encryption of your important files and folders. Environmentally smart utilities help save energy by putting your FreeAgent drive in sleep mode once it has been idle for 15 minutes. And you can take advantage of its flexibility to lie on its side or stand upright to maximize your workspace. Highlights * Capacity of 500GB enable you to store all your content. * Sleek design and flexible orientation enhance your workspace. * Automatic backup software helps you easily protect your data. * Software encryption technology helps keep sensitive files and folders private. * File synchronization capabilities ensure you always have your most current versions. * USB 2.0 interface enables fast data transfer. * Pre-loaded software makes setup easy. * Power management features save energy. PC Requirements* * Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Ulti mate, or Business Service Pack-1 * Windows XP Home, Professional, Media Center Editi on Service Pack-2 * USB 2.0 Port Product Dimensions 6.89 in H x 1.33 in W x 6.77 in L (175.0 mm x 33.7 mm x 172 mm) Weight: 2.20 lb (1.0 kg) Performance Specs * USB 2.0: up to 480 Mb/s * Rotati onal Speed: 7200 RPM Retail Packaging Specs Box dimensions: 8.13 in H x 6.00 in W x 8.83 in L (206.4 mm x 152.4 mm x 224.4 mm) Box weight: 3.79 lb (1.72 kg) Master carton dimensions: 8.83 in H x 9.19 in W x 18.68 in L (225.4 mm x 233.4 mm x 474.5 mm) Master carton weight: 12.28 lb (5.57kg) Master carton quanti ty: 3 Master cartons per pallet: 40 Pallet dimensions: 40.50 in H x 40.00 in W x 48.00 in L (1,028.7 mm x 1,016.0 mm x 1,219.2 mm) Pallet weight: 544.1 lb (246.8 kg) Pallet layers: 4 Inside the Box * FreeAgent Desk drive * FreeAgent soft ware pre-loaded on drive (Windows only) * Quickstart guide * Base stand * Att achable feet * USB cable * Power supply 5-year limited warranty