The Seagate Thunderbolt adapter supports existing GoFlex external hard drive and standard SATA internal drive. It also supports high resolution display and high performance data devices through a single port. You can now upgrade your GoFlex Desk drive to increase performance. The Seagate GoFlex Desk Thunderbolt adapter is not included a Thunderbolt cable and this adapter is slightly weighty.
Overview
At 10Gbps, the Thunderbolt adapter is up to 20x faster than USB 2.0 and 12x faster than FireWire 800. Transferring high-definition movies and other large files now takes seconds versus minutes when compared with older interface technologies. As part of the GoFlex ecosystem, the GoFlex Desk Thunderbolt adapter turns any GoFlex Desk drive into a blazing-fast Thunderbolt device for your compatible computer. With dual Thunderbolt ports, it can support daisy-chaining up to 6 Thunderbolt devices, minimizing clutter on your desktop. Connect multiple devices to turn your computer into a powerful workstation with just one interface.
Seagate GoFlex Desk Thunderbolt Adapter (STAE122) is currently out of stock from Amazon but available at Provantage for $218.54
Features
- Works with any GoFlex Desk Drive
- Upgrade your interface for faster file transfer performance
- Compatible with Thunderbolt displays and data devices
- Dual ports supports daisy-chaining for 6 devices
- 10 Gbps Thunderbolt port
- Inside the Box: GoFlex Desk Thunderbolt adapter, power supply, quick start guide
- System Requirements: GoFlex Desk Drive, Mac OS X operating system 10.6.8 or higher, Available Thunderbolt port & Thunderbolt cable
Cases and Expandability
Size (LWH): 7.48 inches, 2.76 inches, 5.91 inches
Weight: 1.34 pounds
SEAGATE – 3.5IN THUNDERBOLT ADAPTER FOR GOFLEX DESK – STAE122 is also available at Pcnation for $181.03
Source: CNET
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