“Slim vs Goflex Slim Hi there, can anyone please let me know if this model is the same as goflex slim. If not, what's the difference? Thanks so much.”
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The Goflex is shipped with Windows formatting. It will support a Mac with installation of the software that comes with the drive. The drive then creates a read-only partitioned part of the drive. Files can be transferred to the drive and openned on the PC. This drive will not work with Apple's Time Machine. When prompted "Do you want to use this for Time Machine?" answer No. The Slim for Mac will work with Time Machine and will back up devices (iPad, iPhone) through Time Machine. Slim for Mac can be set up to be dual platform with download from Seagate site. The Slim for Windows will provide auto backup also, but is not dual platform. Seagate has a really good site with lots of information and great support.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I believe the "go flex" has a removable connection hub... The "slim" is all one housing with a built in USB 3.0. This giving the option of the "go flex" to interchange from USB, thunderbolt, or FireWire. But these extra connections are adapters available for purchase.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Just branding. The GoFlex Slim is older, the newer one is just called Slim. I believe the GoFlex Slim had a removable top piece, so you could switch the interface form USB 3.0 to FireWire, or plug the drive into a Seagate Thunderbolt adapter.
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