Good Portable External HD

Smudge · 06-11-2008, 04:54 PM

I had to return my Toshiba 160GB cause it was making a funny noise. Can anyone reccommend a good small portable Ext HD? How is Simpletech, Western Digital, or others? I need something about 160GB. Thanks

cohen · 06-11-2008, 10:38 PM

Western digital, should work fine for you.

Smudge · 06-12-2008, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cohen

Western digital, should work fine for you.

I actually found a Simpletech 160GB for $99.99. I will see how it works.

cohen · 06-12-2008, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Smudge

I actually found a Simpletech 160GB for $99.99. I will see how it works.

Are you able to post a link and then we can tell you if it is good to get or not worth it.

Sundrop420 · 06-12-2008, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Smudge

I actually found a Simpletech 160GB for $99.99. I will see how it works.

I would go with either WD or Seagate I have never used Simpletech but post up a link and we will tell you if it is a good product or not.

dznutz · 06-12-2008, 10:00 AM

if you have a preferred hdd brand (samsung/seagate would be mine) you can make your own. many 3rd party cases have better cooling.

cohen · 06-12-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dznutz

if you have a preferred hdd brand (samsung/seagate would be mine) you can make your own. many 3rd party cases have better cooling.

i agree make your own, not hard to make and take about 10 mins or so do.... mine + my dad's and 2 of my friends hard drives are built and work very well!

dznutz · 06-12-2008, 10:12 AM

yes. seagates with their 5 yr warranty and samsung with their 3 yr warranty but with ultra cool temps. i think this is the best option especially when you get the drives on sale.

Smudge · 06-12-2008, 01:17 PM

Here is the one that I got - A SimpleTech 160GB Signature Portable Hard Drive

http://www.staples.com/office/suppli...51_true_SEARCH

However I also like this one:

http://www.staples.com/office/suppli...51_true_SEARCH

Thanks for any input

cohen · 06-12-2008, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smudge

Here is the one that I got - A SimpleTech 160GB Signature Portable Hard Drive

http://www.staples.com/office/suppli...51_true_SEARCH

However I also like this one:

http://www.staples.com/office/suppli...51_true_SEARCH

Thanks for any input

Links are for searchs, can't view it.....

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Smudge Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 114	Good Portable External HD I had to return my Toshiba 160GB cause it was making a funny noise. Can anyone reccommend a good small portable Ext HD? How is Simpletech, Western Digital, or others? I need something about 160GB. Thanks

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dznutz Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: california Age: 28 Posts: 573	yes. seagates with their 5 yr warranty and samsung with their 3 yr warranty but with ultra cool temps. i think this is the best option especially when you get the drives on sale. __________________ ANTEC 900 COOLERMASTER EXTREME 500w MSI NEO-F p35 INTEL E4500 EVGA geforce 7300gs 2gb CORSAIR XMS2 SAMSUNG SH-203N SATA SEAGATE BARRACUDA 1Tb SATA AIRLINK 101 300n pci XP PRO 32 bit

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06-12-2008, 01:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Smudge Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 114	Here is the one that I got - A SimpleTech 160GB Signature Portable Hard Drive http://www.staples.com/office/suppli...51_true_SEARCH However I also like this one: http://www.staples.com/office/suppli...51_true_SEARCH Thanks for any input

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