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    Need Recommend On Reliable 1TB USB 2.0 2.5 External Drive

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by huntnyc, Nov 30, 2010.

  1. huntnyc

    huntnyc Notebook Evangelist

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    Title says it all. Which have you found more reliable? I have been looking at Seagate and WD external portable 1TB drives but don't know which would be more trustworthy? Thanks for your help.

    Gary
     
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  2. stamar

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    the wd 2tb external for 90$ at newegg
     
    stamar, Nov 30, 2010
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  3. huntnyc

    huntnyc Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks but I thought that was 3.5 instead of 2.5 form factor.

    Gary
     
    huntnyc, Nov 30, 2010
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  4. DCMAKER

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    i dont think a 1TB 2.5 drive exsists...last i heard max was 750gig
     
    DCMAKER, Nov 30, 2010
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  5. stamar

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    oh im sorry.

    if thats the case there is also a 1.5 tb seagate
     
    stamar, Nov 30, 2010
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    ok all the 1tb drives right now are 12.5 mm, wont fit in most laptops

    will fit in ps3s and macbooks though

    that drive is sas will not fit in laptops

    There is a 1.5 tb external 2.5 in drive. seagate makes it. I believe the hd inside is actually wd though.
     
    stamar, Nov 30, 2010
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    Been using the WD Essentials SE 1TB drive for 5 months now, it's been great. The new version supports USB 3.0 and it shouldn't be too pricey.
     
    sgogeta4, Nov 30, 2010
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