Western Digital 160GB Elements External USB 2.0 2.5" Hard Drive £49.99 del.

quidsinquentin

Just what it says - a portable external hard drive powered by USB (from the PC).

Link here if anyone is interested http://www.amazon.co.uk/Western-Digital-160GB-Elements-External/dp/B000RQU0TS/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1199190201&sr=8-1

Several others around at £49.99 (seems to be the magic price) but at 120Gb only.

Cheers

quidsinquentin

Does anyone know if this IS a good deal?

In terms of Gb/£'s and the type.

I know I posted it, but I actually know very little about external hard drives, and it is the cheapest I've seen for months.

matttwine

I wouldn't say it was a great bargain, I would check those dimensions though surely they cant be right? I have one of the small black Western Digital hard drives and its brilliant being self powered saves a lot of hassle and fits in jacket pocket weighing only about same as my phone ie not much.

quidsinquentin

Cheers.

Have you seen any other deals around? Cheaper price for similar or higher Gb for same?

Doublespresso

Wouldn't this one be a better buy? (extra fiver, but it looks smaller and neater)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Western-Digital-160GB-Passport-External/dp/B000JRSMM2/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1199300087&sr=8-2

or this one, works out cheaper per GB

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Western-Digital-250GB-Passport-External/dp/B000RG11E6/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1199300087&sr=8-1

I'm also looking to get a portable external HD so any comments from actual users would be great!

vanilla8

Doublespresso wrote: »

Wouldn't this one be a better buy? (extra fiver, but it looks smaller and neater)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Western-Digital-160GB-Passport-External/dp/B000JRSMM2/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1199300087&sr=8-2

I have this one and is perfect size and weight. USB powered so no hassel!

slowen

Think PC World are selling a 250GB western digital passport external harddrive from about £80

rockin_plumber

How about an Iomega 360 gb for £55.99 delivered...
Its also usb powered......

Dont know anything else about it as I only ordered it today

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/136523


Iomega 360GB Desktop Hard Disk USB 2.0

The Iomega Desktop Hard Drive USB 2.0 360GB provides a simple and affordable solution for all your storage needs. Ideal for adding capacity to your system, this plug and play drive is the easiest and most affordable way to save photos, music, videos and more!

Product Description Iomega 360GB Desktop Hard Disk USB 2.0
Mfr. Code33973
Dimensions (WxDxH)11.76 cm x 19.84 cm x 2.87 cm
Weight0.984 Kg
Interface(s)USB 2.0
Capacity 360GBCache8 MB (or higher)Data
Transfer RateUp to 480 Mbits/s when connected to a USB 2.0 controller
Rotational Speed7,200 RPM (or higher)
Warranty2 years manufacture warranty

mojohey

http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/-/671/878/-/3344599/Western-Digital-Elements-500GB-USB-2-0-External-Hard-Drive/Product.html?searchtype=genre

This looks like a good deal.... but not available at the mo.

• 500GB HDD Holds:
• Up to 142,000 digital photos
• Up to 125,000 songs (MP3)
• Up to 12,000 songs (uncompressed CD quality)
• Up to 38 hours of Digital Video (DV)
• Up to 200 hours of DVD quality video
• Up to 60 hours of HD video
• Main Specifications:
• Product Description: Western Digital Elements 500GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive
• Type: Hard Drive
• Form Factor: External
• Storage Capacity: 500GB
• Interface Type: USB 2.0 / 1.1
• Data Transfer Rate: 480 Mbps
• Average Seek Time: 8.9 ms
• Spindle Speed: 7200 rpm
• PC and MAC Compatible
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 12.5 cm x 20.4 cm x 3.6 cm
• Manufacturer Warranty: 2 years warranty

Might buy one for all the pictures i'm gonna take on my new EOS 400d.

quidsinquentin

Are Iomega any good???

Thats a cracking bargain for the size.

seth

mojohey wrote: »

http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/-/671/878/-/3344599/Western-Digital-Elements-500GB-USB-2-0-External-Hard-Drive/Product.html?searchtype=genre

This looks like a good deal.... but not available at the mo.

• 500GB HDD Holds:....
• Spindle Speed: 7200 rpm
• ...
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 12.5 cm x 20.4 cm x 3.6 cm
• Manufacturer Warranty: 2 years warranty

Might buy one for all the pictures i'm gonna take on my new EOS 400d.

This is a 3.5" disk drive not a 2.5" unit it needs mains power! The others on this thread are based on 2.5" disk drives that draw their power from the USB port are small enough to fit into a shirt pocket.