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    USB 3.0 portable hard drives

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by scottiemon, Apr 16, 2011.

  1. scottiemon

    scottiemon Notebook Geek

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    Any experience with these? Meaning, you have USB 3 on you computer, and the USB 3 drive? I am really into portability, as this will have to share space in a bag with a big honkin 17 inch laptop.
    Thanks in advance!
     
    scottiemon, Apr 16, 2011
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  2. Arclight615

    Arclight615 Notebook Enthusiast

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    This is the one I am using with no problem.

    WD 3.0 USB Drive

    Here's a case for it at Amazon:

    Case Logic Compact Portable Hard Drive Case (Black)
    by Case Logic
    4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (604 customer reviews) |
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    List Price: $22.95
    Price: $10.49
     
    Arclight615, Apr 16, 2011
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  3. scottiemon

    scottiemon Notebook Geek

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    Thanks for your reply Arc...+ Rep for you!
    I was hoping for more replies, but nonetheless, I checked it out. I like it. I am going to go for the 1TB version though.
     
    scottiemon, Apr 17, 2011
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  4. Patrck_744

    Patrck_744 Burgers!

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    I have this: Newegg.com - KINGWIN ATK-25U3-BK Aluminum 2.5" Black USB 3.0 External Enclosure

    It's an external enclosure. The good thing about it is that it uses a USB 3.0 to USB 3.0 plug not the Type-B. I had a horrible experience when I had the type-B plug, lasted for 2 months, over time it became loose to a point that my laptop is not even detecting it. Also you will be able to upgrade your HDD over time without losing the USB 3.0 capability.


    EDIT: The enclosure is smaller than the WD External Drive on the 2nd post.
     
    Patrck_744, Apr 17, 2011
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  5. taggart

    taggart Notebook Consultant

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    Best Buy stores are currently selling the WD 3.0 USB 750gb at $79 + tax. Got one myself and works fine so far. No loose connections at the ends...looks like they fixed it due to past complaints.
     
    taggart, Apr 17, 2011
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    I've purchased a couple of the Seagate Go Flex 1.5 T USB 3.0 / 2.0 Portable HDD at Costco at $ 139 each. The unit is just slightly thicker than the typical portable HDD, in order to accomodate the 1.5 T. Currently just using as 2.0 until I receive my new notebook.
     
    arlcrane, Apr 18, 2011
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  7. arlcrane

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    I wouldn't normally purchase the larger capacity for general use, except these are for archiving data (video and photos) and storing in Bank Safe Deposit Boxes.
     
    arlcrane, Apr 18, 2011
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    These higher capacity drives obviously have 2 disks, thus the thicker dimensions. If you do something like this, storing as archive, be sure to spin them up on a regular basis to help ensure that they'll work when you need 'em.
     
    arlcrane, Apr 18, 2011
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  9. ZahariasX

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    I use a Seagate GoFlex Pro 500GB with USB 3.0. Mine came with a nice carrying case similar to that of one you slide your phone into. The material won't scratch and it fits the drive nice and tight.

    Arlcrane I gotta ask as well. Why are you quoting yourself and responding to it? I'm sure the mods won't like that to much. Besides you can always just say everything you need to in multiple paragraphs in one post.
     
    ZahariasX, Apr 18, 2011
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  10. Duct Tape Dude

    Duct Tape Dude Duct Tape Dude

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    "Be sure to spin them up on a regular basis to help ensure that they'll work when you need 'em"

    What? You're responding to your own posts and then giving nonsensical advice. Use the edit button instead of triple posting off of your own content. Spinning up a hard drive regularly has little effect on prolonging its life. I think we're being trolled here.
     
    Duct Tape Dude, Apr 18, 2011
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  11. N1GHTRA1N

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    I use a WD Passport 500GB, excellent speed and physical size.
     
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  12. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Toshiba Canvio Plus is a great drive. I have the 1TB version, and it's really no bigger than the WD Passports. Only problem I have is the USB 3.0 cable is really rigid. $100 at Newegg.
     
    HTWingNut, Apr 19, 2011
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