Good Portable External HD

[Smudge]

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]

Western digital, should work fine for you.

 

[Smudge]

Western digital, should work fine for you.

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

 

[cohen]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

http://www.staples.com/office/suppl...es_217431_Business_Supplies_10051_true_SEARCH


However I also like this one:

http://www.staples.com/office/suppl...es_216437_Business_Supplies_10051_true_SEARCH


Thanks for any input

 

[cohen]

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

http://www.staples.com/office/suppl...es_217431_Business_Supplies_10051_true_SEARCH


However I also like this one:

http://www.staples.com/office/suppl...es_216437_Business_Supplies_10051_true_SEARCH


Thanks for any input

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

 

[Smudge]

oops...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...160gb&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1198286608873

or this one


http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-WDXMS2500TN-Passport-Portable/dp/B000RY2PLQ


Thanks again - I can get either for the same price at the place that I am going as both of them are on sale for $99.99.


Thanks

 

[jimkonow]

western digital passport drives are top-of-the-line in external HD's, in my opinion

 

[jgotfire]

Hijack time

I’m looking for a 150 to 250 external that’s USB2 / esata. Would use the esata at home and use USB when I’m traveling (laptop). I know I will be stuck with a power supply but would be a pulse not having to have one with the USB (I do use external battery when on the laptop 90% of the time).

I have not been able to find one with the better brands (looking for the warranty).

 

[Smudge]

Hijack time

I’m looking for a 150 to 250 external that’s USB2 / esata. Would use the esata at home and use USB when I’m traveling (laptop). I know I will be stuck with a power supply but would be a pulse not having to have one with the USB (I do use external battery when on the laptop 90% of the time).

I have not been able to find one with the better brands (looking for the warranty).

why don't you just start your own thread...

 

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