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    1TB External Hard Drive

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Aerozin, Oct 3, 2008.

  1. Aerozin

    Aerozin Notebook Guru

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    What is the smallest (in size and weight) 1tb external hard drive? if possible with eSata(not really necessary)
     
    Aerozin, Oct 3, 2008
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  2. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    I have a Hitachi Ultrastar in my external and it weighs say 400grams.
    The enclosure I made out of stainless steel, and weighs about 2 lbs, but i can imagine a lightweight enclosure like something you can find on Newegg would be lighter.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Oct 3, 2008
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  3. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If size and weight are more important than money Lacie has a 2.5" ext w/ 500GB Samsung drives and eSATA - just get 2 :)
     
    sgogeta4, Oct 3, 2008
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  4. Aerozin

    Aerozin Notebook Guru

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    i want something ready for use , and i am in new zealand newegg doesnt ship here =(
     
    Aerozin, Oct 4, 2008
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