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    Looking for an External HDD for my Asus g50vt-x1

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Fenrir84, Feb 6, 2010.

  1. Fenrir84

    Fenrir84 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys, I'm shopping around for an external hard drive because I'm running out of space on my laptop already. Beside it's such a pain in the neck not having anything to back up everytime I format my hard drive for a clean installation.

    Can anyone recommend any good brand or model?
     
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    evensen007 Notebook Deity

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    My favorite...

    Western Digital Elements 640gb usb powered. No need for a/c adapter and it's only 100 bucks at newegg. Built like an anvil.
     
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    DIY, buy a 500G 2.5" drive and stick it in an enclosure yourself.
     
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    Fenrir84 Notebook Consultant

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    enclosure? sorry to ask that but i'm really new to this whole external hard drive things. I need something portable too.

    what brand would you recommend?
     
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    tufty1974 Notebook Guru

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    I have the X5 version and it has 2 HDD bays, I'm guessing the X1 does too. If you don't specifically need external then putting a second drive in that would be a neater and probably cheaper solution.
     
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    Fenrir84 Notebook Consultant

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    I was thinking the same. Since I only have one HDD now I was thinking of adding another one to this laptop. The problem is, I don't plan on keeping this laptop for long. I'm thinking about getting the new Alienware m15x. Besides, I want a portable external drive so I can bring it with me anywhere I go. I don't know any suggestion?
     
    Fenrir84, Feb 8, 2010
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    The brand really doesn't matter much. Western Digital's drives are alright, as mentioned before. Just go to the local computer stores like BestBuy and look at what's on sale. $90 - $100 for a 500GB external drive can be found easily.
     
    min2209, Feb 8, 2010
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    when is it good to go with the hdd/enclosure route? As for now I'll just go to best buy and see what they have on sale. thanks
     
    Fenrir84, Feb 8, 2010
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