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    External HD

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jhomara, Aug 20, 2007.

  1. jhomara

    jhomara Notebook Consultant

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    I just ordered an Asus V1s, and am shipping off to college next month. It is really high time I backed stuff up, so I'm in the market for a portable external HD. I'm looking towards Seagate, 100 GB+, but I can't find a great deal. I also looked at Western Digital, which Best Buy offers at lower prices, but still not as great. Does anyone know if it's worth it to spring for a Seagate? I don't want to be buying again in six months, that will erase any savings in a hurry if I go cheaper. I'm open to any other brands, just so long as they aren't junk.

    PS: Funny story. The vendor I got my notebook from, Gentech pc, offers FREE 160 GB external portable drives on V2s pre-orders, but no such deal for the V1s. A cruel twist of life, I suppose...
     
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  2. burkle25

    burkle25 Are you a color?

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    bestbuy always has western digitals on sale. I've had one for a good year and it's still working
     
    burkle25, Aug 20, 2007
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