Which External HDD?

DogHorse

Me and my GF have realised that we've got a lot of files that we'd like to back up the usual music, photos and University coursework etc.

We'd like to get a 250GB/500GB external HDD to back all this up both from my desktop and her laptop.

Now external HDD's are so cheap I'm concerned about opting for the lower priced units and getting one that breaks after 12 months, are there any particular models that would be best to stick with?

busenbust

Hi DH, I'll repeat what I always say about an external drive purchase:

Originally Posted by busenbust
I always suggest purchasing one that has both a usb and e-Sata interface - future proofing
Quote:
Originally Posted by busenbust
e-Sata will provide four/five times the speed (such is the claim but there are caveats here) of usb 2.0. I think it's useful to have for future proofing. Having both interfaces is not necessarily an additional expense either.

Fine example of speed/performance here :cool:

Your pc will need to have the e-Sata interface to benefit, but let's say you purchase a new/additional pc later?;)


HTH.

BikerEd

Avoid Western Digital. Otherwise most makes are OK.

pcombo

there is absolutely nothing wrong with western digital i have used there drives now for 5 years. It is the only hard drives i have found that dont make any screeching noise when theres alot of activity on the computer.

before it was maxtor *avoid maxtor drives if anything*

jaypr

pcombo wrote: »

there is absolutely nothing wrong with western digital i have used there drives now for 5 years. It is the only hard drives i have found that dont make any screeching noise when theres alot of activity on the computer.

before it was maxtor *avoid maxtor drives if anything*

I agree.

There is no such thing as "the best external hard drive", it's basically the luck of the draw.

I've had Western Digital, Seagate and Maxtor all screw up on me in the past. But i still have Western Digital, Seagate and Maxtor drive that are all running fine.

Be aware though that the enclosures themselves can also be faulty. I've had two enclosures go faulty, but the drive inside has been fine.

My recommendation is go for the cheapest option.

Jason.

geordie458

Try here:

http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/585892/additions-direct-24-external-hdd-ha

fiddiwebb

geordie458 wrote: »

Try here:

http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/585892/additions-direct-24-external-hdd-ha

Looks like additions, woolworths and very will have a busy Monday morning!

aliEnRIK

Id go for Hitachi, Seagate or Western Digital ~ they tend to cost more, but theyre a lot less likely to fail

geordie458

fiddiwebb wrote: »

Looks like additions, woolworths and very will have a busy Monday morning!

Busy processing my order I hope !!!:rotfl:

jaydeeuk1

geordie458 wrote: »

Try here:

http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/585892/additions-direct-24-external-hdd-ha

Holy crap thats cheap. Spend another £1 and get £10 off too!

Edit - wait, ended 31st dec...

barginunter

No it didn't.