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    Need to buy external hard drive

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by hojo11779, Aug 1, 2010.

  1. hojo11779

    hojo11779 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I really need to start backing up important files on my desktop.I and my family are not what I would call computer savvy.What would you guys recommend for a good reliable backup drive for a desk top? We are running windows xp and would need a usp backup device also around 500 gb of storage.Thanks for your help.
     
    hojo11779, Aug 1, 2010
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    bwazy Notebook Consultant

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    Anything from Seagate or Western Digital and your good to go.
     
    bwazy, Aug 1, 2010
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  3. Hemi

    Hemi Notebook Consultant

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    I would highly recommend a Seagate FreeAgent external hard drive.
     
    Hemi, Aug 2, 2010
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  4. johnny.dacu

    johnny.dacu Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought an Samsung. i haven't encounted any problems.
     
    johnny.dacu, Aug 2, 2010
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    killab33 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i wouldn't buy any on the go hdd's. i suggest an external enclosure and a hdd. beats those passports w only 1 year warranty on the WHOLE thing. makes me laugh when people get these and they die after a year of use.

    backing up information is always important
     
    killab33, Aug 3, 2010
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    bschaeffer8330 Newbie

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    I have a WD My Book, and the read/write speeds are super fast, it was inexpensive, and I am ablle to back up everything I have on my computer in a matter of minutes.
     
    bschaeffer8330, Aug 5, 2010
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    MikeeDinh Notebook Evangelist

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    i always go with western digital =]
     
    MikeeDinh, Aug 5, 2010
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