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    Need help finding an external HDD

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by mechrock, Jun 2, 2009.

  1. mechrock

    mechrock Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm look for a 1TB minimum space with esata and usb 2.0.
    My mom has credit card points that she has to use. She can get $200 from Bestbuy and $250 for Staples and J&R.

    There are too many to choose from. Can someone help me find one that has good reviews and will have the features stated above while not over the money limit set above.

    Thanks for the help.
     
    mechrock, Jun 2, 2009
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  2. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hey there!

    This one is supposed to be nice from Staples.but it's sold out right now..
    http://www.staples.com/office/suppl...d-Drive_252651_Business_Supplies_10051_SEARCH

    From JR's (Best Buy's site is down now):
    Buffalo Technology HDHS10TQ 1TB DriveStation Combo 4 External Hard Drive
    http://www.jr.com/buffalo-technology/pe/BUF_HDHS10TQ/

    SimpleTech PRO1000Q ProDrive 1.0TB Quad Interface External Hard Drive
    http://www.jr.com/simpletech/pe/SPT_PRO1000Q/

    This one got good reviews:
    LaCie 301442U d2 Quadra v2.1 External 1TB Hard Disk - Windows / Macintosh
    http://www.jr.com/lacie/pe/LAC_301442U/

    Hope that helps!

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 3, 2009
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  3. brncao

    brncao Notebook Evangelist

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    I would buy something from JR because there's a 5% cashback when you go through live.com

    What you're looking for is a faster RPM (7200, no less), bigger cache or buffer size (32mb), one that supports windows (and/or mac if you're a mac user), has good support (see the manufacturer's site), has eSata, USB 2.0, and Firewire 400/800, has the highest transfer rate and least seek time, what features are unique, and lastly the manufacturer's warranty because hard drives will fail on you at some point. Oh yeah and find out if it comes with an eSata cable or not because not all of them do. I haven't had the time to research into the ext hard drives from JR. but Cin's list should be fine as that was what I've narrowed it down to.
     
    brncao, Jun 3, 2009
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  4. mechrock

    mechrock Notebook Evangelist

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    Speed does not matter because I"m sure if it has esata then it has at least 60MBps and that's all I need. Need both mac and windows support also.

    Would you think it would be cheaper to buy the hard drive then put it into an external case?
    Would not matter where I bought the case from.
     
    mechrock, Jun 3, 2009
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  5. ryouinterested

    ryouinterested Notebook Enthusiast

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    @mechrock,i have the same question,what would be cheaper?
     
    ryouinterested, Jun 3, 2009
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  6. Cin'

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    If you can get that added 5% cash back extra savings from live.com thru JR that brncao pointed out..I would prolly venture that way also! ;)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 3, 2009
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