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    Recommendations for external/portable HD

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by kns, Mar 13, 2009.

  1. kns

    kns Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi, I'd like to hear recommendations for removable hard drives. I'm not sure what to look for beside the storage capacity GB. Here are what are available on lenovo web site. Thanks in advance!

    (sorry, the title should be " removable HD"--but anyway what's the difference between removable and external/portable???)

    Edit: please ignore the part in the parentheses. See below.
     
    kns, Mar 13, 2009
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Why removable HD in the title?

    Removable sound like it goes inside the laptop and is able to be swapped/taken out.

    External, I guess is just outside the computer in a box and connected via USB or eSATA or Firewire..
     
    namaiki, Mar 13, 2009
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  3. kns

    kns Notebook Evangelist

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    OK, thanks, then I meant portable/external, just as the title says. :) So what factors to look for, besides the capacity?
     
    kns, Mar 13, 2009
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  4. mullenbooger

    mullenbooger Former New York Giant

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    Make sure the connections are compatible with what you have. Most are usb2 so it shouldn't be a problem. But don't pay extra for one with esata or firewire if you don't have those.

    Other than that I would just recommend getting a reliable brand. I like pretty, shiny things, so i got a Lacie Golden Disk

    Edit: And don't buy from lenovo, they are overpriced
     
    mullenbooger, Mar 14, 2009
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  5. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Just picked up WD 400GB external for $55 and change over at Staples. NewEgg has the same drive for $63 using coupons code EMCHDD10, though you must have an account and subscribe to the newsletter to be able to use the code.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 14, 2009
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  6. kns

    kns Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks for sharing. Do any of you know anything about Apricorn brand? It seems to be very lightweight.
     
    kns, Mar 14, 2009
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  7. hitman_36

    hitman_36 Notebook Consultant

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    the most important thing is that you use "Firewire" connection :) it has more speed rather than USB 2.0 - get a firewire enclosure then add a HDD :)
     
    hitman_36, Mar 15, 2009
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  8. perfectionseeker

    perfectionseeker Notebook Evangelist

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    Regarding Apricorn brand ... I had a external DVD writer of that brand and the quality was just not up to scratch ... broke down after a few weeks, and did not read discs properly etc ... so beware. Better pay a little more and get a good product.
     
    perfectionseeker, Mar 15, 2009
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