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    External Desktop Hard Drive

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by CrimsonDrx, Apr 17, 2010.

  1. CrimsonDrx

    CrimsonDrx Notebook Consultant

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    I wasan't sure if this goes here or in the hardware/aftermarket upgrades section but since its not an internal one I'm guessing it goes here.

    Anyway I'm thinking of buying an external hard-drive to back up my laptop. Two that I'm looking at right now are:
    http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152230
    and
    http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136505

    They seem like really good deals since both are 100$ and are 1.5TB

    If you have any other suggestions I am wide open. Mainly I am looking for a hard drive to be around 1TB space so (between 750GB-1.5TB) and it shouldn't be a lot over 100$.
    Thanks
     
    CrimsonDrx, Apr 17, 2010
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  2. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    I recommend you go with the WD external hard drive as it has a 5 egg average review. This is with 68 users vs only 5 with the Samsung. Note that the samsung does come with 3 yrs of warranty instead of 1 year with the WD.

    In the end it also comes down to personal favorites.
     
    X2P, Apr 17, 2010
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  3. Evanescent

    Evanescent Notebook Deity

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    I'd recommend the WD Hard Drive as well. Personally, I think it is a really good brand with quality products. It depends on which brand you trust more though.
     
    Evanescent, Apr 18, 2010
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  4. Ian Dave

    Ian Dave Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would also recommend WD external hard drive for its large capacity. I also saw some positive reviews about it on Amazon and other sites. All the best!
     
    Ian Dave, Apr 21, 2010
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  5. CrimsonDrx

    CrimsonDrx Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the suggestions, I think I will go for the WD one.
     
    CrimsonDrx, Apr 21, 2010
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