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    Need external storage drive.

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by mechrock, Apr 14, 2009.

  1. mechrock

    mechrock Notebook Evangelist

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    I need a storage drive with at least 750gb of space. The more the better. I don't care if I have to use an external enclosure, all I want is a fast hard drive(70+ MBps) that can at least connect to usb 2.0 and esata. More connections are welcome too. I'm trying to find the best space/performance/price ratio.

    Anything will be helpful thanks.
     
    mechrock, Apr 14, 2009
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  2. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    Visit newegg for some good offers in 1TB external drives.
     
    Padmé, Apr 14, 2009
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  3. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    There are some good deals @ newegg! :)
    I found this, its nicely priced from newegg.com! :D

    Cavalry CAXM3701T0 1TB External Hard Drive
    Cavalry CAXM Series CAXM3701T0 1TB USB 2.0 / eSATA External Hard Drive eSATA kit included
    Reg. Price $105.99, Sale Price $85.99 after $20 Mail In Rebate + Free Shipping!

    Linky: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16822101104&ATT=17-130-967&CMP=AFC-C8Junction

    The Cavalry CAXM3701T0 1TB External Hard Drive is a 3.5" drive with USB and eSATA interfaces that runs at 7200 RPM. It comes with a one-year limited warranty.

    [​IMG]

    I also perused buy.com..but for the money, this one seem to be nice, if you can deal with a MIR!! Newegg is pretty good with their MIR's ;)

    Hope that helps!

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Apr 14, 2009
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  4. mechrock

    mechrock Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah that looks like a good one, but I need to make sure it's speed is good.
     
    mechrock, Apr 14, 2009
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  5. built

    built Notebook Deity

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    I have three of these...actually the CAUM version...and find the Cavalry line to be pretty darn good.

    I don't know about speed because I am no expert in that area. All I use them for is media storage, and they seem to work well.
     
    built, Apr 14, 2009
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  6. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    ESATA speeds provide great transfer rates. I have the Wester Digital 1TB Green drive and plugged it into this external enclosure. I'm getting anywhere from 100MB/s to 180MB/s via the ESATA connection.

    On a side note, transfer rates vary greatly depending on the file size.
     
    David, Apr 14, 2009
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  7. mechrock

    mechrock Notebook Evangelist

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    I have that same enclosure, but with a WD 250GB drive. I'm just running out of space now and need another hard drive to add to my storage and to back up all my computers.
     
    mechrock, Apr 14, 2009
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    Snowm0bile Starcraftologist

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    With the size that big there will most likely be an ac adapter for the cheaper ones. I prefer the ones w/o ac adapter.
     
    Snowm0bile, Apr 15, 2009
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