Which external hard drive to buy?

loulou41

I need to buy the above, any recommendation would be appreciated, about 500gb budget price? I have seen the Iomega in argos, do not know whether they are ay good!! Thanks

santer_2

Some options

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/test-centre/pc-peripheral/3219375/group-test-whats-the-best-portable-hard-drive/

http://external-hard-drive-review.toptenreviews.com/

http://www.techsaver.com/2009/06/bargain_hunt_external_hard_dri.php

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_IYNLA5gRA&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoP4FNwEwRA&feature=related

Post back when you have chosen one in case anyone knows of any problems with it

LucianH

I have just purchased a couple of WESTERN DIGITAL Elements External Hard Drive 1TB from PC World for just under £45 each. I normally avoid buying stuff from PC World at all cost (preferring to buy on-line) but I have to say that the price seemed very reasonable. And I have used older versions of these drives in the past and have had no problems with them

cafe-bisou

I've had several of the Western Digital 2.5" Passport drives for a few years. They've been through some rough travelling but they've never let me down and have the added bonus of not needing a mains power supply. I think they've recently brought out a 1TB version for around £80, or I've seen the 500GB ones at about £60.