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    HDD - Samsung vs. Toshiba 640GB

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by grbac, Nov 22, 2009.

  1. grbac

    grbac Notebook Deity

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    I'm planing on buying an external HDD and I don't know which one to choose in between these two.

    Samsung and more

    Toshiba and more
     
    grbac, Nov 22, 2009
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    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    The latest Toshiba HDDs have some good results, particularly for power efficiency, at Toms Hardware. Toshiba have now taken over Fujitsu's HDDs and their latest models are also good.

    I see that the Samsung HDD has the USB controller on board which limits your options. For example, you can't take the HDD out and put either into a computer or into an enclosure with eSATA.

    John
     
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    Oh, that's a nice insight. Thanks for that, I didn't even notice that. Even though I won't use it for other purpose than as an external HDD, who knows... I think I'm gonna go for Toshiba. It even looks prettier.
     
    grbac, Nov 22, 2009
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