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    Looking for an Ext. HD

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by LongLiveLife, Mar 26, 2009.

  1. LongLiveLife

    LongLiveLife Notebook Consultant

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    I was just wondering what you guys recommend. I was looking for 500GB-1TB, hopefully under $130. It doesn't matter if it's 3.5 or 2.5, but I want to be able to throw it in a backpack and take it to work. It won't be rough, but it can't be flimsy. Aesthetics sort of matter.

    I was looking at

    this
    this
    this
    this
     
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    LongLiveLife, Mar 26, 2009
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  2. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    Do you want a wall wort?
     
    Clutch, Mar 26, 2009
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  3. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    Don't get a SeaGate. I've had 2 SeaGates before and both drives failed.
     
    McGrady, Mar 26, 2009
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  4. LongLiveLife

    LongLiveLife Notebook Consultant

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    not preferably, but I could live with one. Preferably I would like one that would just go off of the computer's power.
     
    LongLiveLife, Mar 26, 2009
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  5. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    So you need a 2.5" portable then. Those don't come in TB as far as I know. Biggest I've seen is 600gb. Runs through usb.
     
    McGrady, Mar 26, 2009
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  6. LongLiveLife

    LongLiveLife Notebook Consultant

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    so would this be a good one?
     
    LongLiveLife, Mar 26, 2009
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    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yeah, that's fine. I've seen better ones on Newegg.com though for better prices too. I'm downloading some stuff, so my internet is really lagging or else I'd help look.
     
    McGrady, Mar 26, 2009
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    The biggest possible portable is 500 GBs. My friend has a WD PassPort, its really light and is really sexy looking.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Mar 26, 2009
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  9. LongLiveLife

    LongLiveLife Notebook Consultant

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    I think I've narrowed it down to this and this.

    Any other recommended drives?
     
    LongLiveLife, Mar 26, 2009
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