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    Help choosing between two external hard drives by today

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Hoeboe2k, Aug 20, 2007.

  1. Hoeboe2k

    Hoeboe2k Notebook Enthusiast

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    I want to buy a 500gb external hard drive.

    I was looking at this one from Simpletech Pininfarina. It's on sale for 120 at best buy UNTIL TODAY. haha so I need to decide soon.
    http://www.everythingusb.com/simpletech_pininfarina_500gb_external_hard_drive_12719.html

    The other one I'm looking at is the Seagate Freeagent Pro. It's selling at 150 from Sam's Club. The reason I want the freeagent is that it has a esata connection, not just USB 2.0. However does that make that big of a difference? If it doesn't, I would just get the cheaper one. I know it's technically faster but is it significant?
    http://www.everythingusb.com/seagate_freeagent_pro_750gb_hard_drive_12613.html
     
    Hoeboe2k, Aug 20, 2007
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  2. Hoeboe2k

    Hoeboe2k Notebook Enthusiast

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    please? anyone?
     
    Hoeboe2k, Aug 20, 2007
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    I'd opt for the Seagate FreeAgent Pro. It is a very good HD. The Pininfarina looks attractive, but I'm not too sure about its performance or reliability.
     
    jetstar, Aug 21, 2007
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  4. Hoeboe2k

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    Thanks. I decided to go with the freeagent. It's a beauty too!
     
    Hoeboe2k, Aug 22, 2007
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    skywalker Business Notebook FTW!!

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    eSATA is a lot faster than USB2.0, so go with Seagate.
     
    skywalker, Aug 22, 2007
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