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    Any suggestion on an Ex HDD

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by watchmedie85, Dec 4, 2005.

  1. watchmedie85

    watchmedie85 Newbie

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    I just got my 9300 friday and realized that Im probably going to sap those gigs quick with gaming and music and movies.

    I'm looking around for a decent sized external harddrive. Something in the 100 range but I don't know what is good. I know I need at least 100 gigs or more. 7200 rpm.

    Any suggestions or places to go??
     
    watchmedie85, Dec 4, 2005
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you can, wai titl the holidays come and pick up any 3.5" HD's that brick-n-mortar stores(BestBuy/WalMart/etc.) have on sale during this time of the year. $80 for 240 gigger(or more) and then $20 for an enclosure is ideal.
     
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    watchmedie85 Newbie

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    When I buy, I buy a normal harddrive that goes into a computer correct then the enclosure? Is that correct?? I believe one of my friends suggested that, but my computer knowledge is limited.

    How would I put it together?
     
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    j0hn00 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes. The HDD goes in the enclosure and that's it. There will be an adapter that'll connect the HDD to the enclosure itself which will be connected via USB to a computer. Don't worry, it's easier than you think.
     
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    watchmedie85 Newbie

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    lol, i kno. I worry because I am horrible at technical stuff. Thanx for the help tho. I'll be in the market at the end of the month once i get the funds for it but the 40 gigs left should be fine.
     
    watchmedie85, Dec 4, 2005
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you want plug and play you can get a drive with a built in HDD...
    http://www.seagate.com/products/retail/external/usbfirewire
     
    miner, Dec 4, 2005
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    A used hard drive isn't a bad idea either. I picked 40GB up on eBay for $35. Works great. Just make sure you buy from a reputable seller.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 5, 2005
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