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    Best external HDD for laptops 2010?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Bedis, Aug 26, 2010.

  1. Bedis

    Bedis Notebook Geek

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    My friend has a M1330 laptop and needs an external HDD in about 4 months .Please tell which is the best brand (in terms of performance,ESPECIALLY RELIABILITY).I will buy it in USA(preferably online) and be taking it to india, so it has to be 110% reliable coz my friend wont have any warranty in india.I am confused,there are many brands-Seagate,WD,Toshiba to name a few.Note that i want it in sizes bw 80gb -320gb-STRICTLY under 50$.Please help me out guys.No refurbs(though it wont effect :p )
    Thanks you
     
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  2. Bedis

    Bedis Notebook Geek

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    Oh and it has to be USB powered-i mean 2.5" FOR LAPTOPS!
    Thanks once again!
     
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    King of Interns Simply a laptop enthusiast

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    If it is an external HDD does it strictly need to be 2.5"? I guess this is so it is easier to carry around. I think there are 12.5mm triple platter 1TB drives about.
     
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  4. Bedis

    Bedis Notebook Geek

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    Well i didnt get you.BTW i will carry it around a LOT
     
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    Bedis Notebook Geek

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    Atleast tell which is the best company!
     
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    Bedis Notebook Geek

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    And RED colour
     
    Bedis, Aug 26, 2010
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  7. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Buy a WD Scorpio Black or a 7K500 or a 7200.4 and the enclosure of your choice. Simple and effective.
     
    Brian, Aug 26, 2010
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  8. Phil

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    Get a Western Digital. As far as I know the warranty on the hard drive is world wide.
     
    Phil, Aug 26, 2010
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  9. Bedis

    Bedis Notebook Geek

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    Ok so WD seems to be your brand of choice.I have to have a look at it now.Thanks for giving me an idea of preferred brand!
     
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    Bedis Notebook Geek

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    Well one question-will these external drives get enough power from a NETBOOK usb port(i dont know how much they supply ).coz i want it to use it on netbook also-its a Acer aspire one D250!
     
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    i suggest Hitachi 7K500.. its reliable and cheap... although best option is Seagate Momentus XT which is hybrid SSD but expensive..
     
    sean473, Aug 26, 2010
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