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    Doubting about 2 portable HDDs

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Jade767, Oct 22, 2007.

  1. Jade767

    Jade767 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have been looking around for an external HDD which I can take with me w/o carrying any extra adaptor.

    Now the 2 buspowered hdds that caught my attention were:

    - LaCie (160GB, 5400rpm)
    advantage: FireWire, which I really like since it gives more throughput than regular USB2.0

    - WD passport II (160GB, 5400rpm)
    advantage: ultra portable

    Now I really like the LaCie thx to it having FireWire, but yet the WD seems so portable :( Which one do you think is better to have?
     
    Jade767, Oct 22, 2007
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  2. Harleyquin07

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    Depends on how strong you are and how much you really like Firewire. I own 2 USB HDDs myself and unless the LaCie product is bulky and weighs a ton of bricks then you should go for it since increased throughput is always useful if you install games on the HDD.
     
    Harleyquin07, Oct 22, 2007
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  3. olphus

    olphus Notebook Consultant

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    "advantage: FireWire, which I really like since it gives more throughput than regular USB2.0"


    Better throughput is only needed for video and music editing otherwise you won't notice any difference.
     
    olphus, Oct 22, 2007
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  4. Hesssu

    Hesssu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im going to buy 250GB LaCie, similar than that one but with USB2.0. Just because I want 250GB and usb one is 80$ cheaper than Firewire one.

    I also dislike WD black glossy finish... I think it will scratch really easy.. and just cant stand that :)

    Both seems to be pretty portable. LaCie is ~200g, WD ~105g. Unless that ~100g makes big difference to you I would go with LaCie.
     
    Hesssu, Oct 22, 2007
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  5. Metamorphical

    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    I have a LaCie. I don't carry it much. But it is plenty portable enough if I need to.
     
    Metamorphical, Oct 22, 2007
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