External Hard Drives...

[dannyluked]

Hi,
I have recentley decided I need to back up my hard drive once a week! I have already got Acronis True Image software but I need something to back my 320GB hard drive onto (an external hard drive). I just need a few simple questions answering:

1. If there any suggestions to a good 320GB+ external hard drive under £65?
2. How long does it usually take for an average backup?
3. What is the fastest way to connect them? (firewire, USB...)
4. Does a full backup mean when you restore the backup the computer is EXACTLY the same as it was?

Thanks In Advance!

 

[SRcobra]

1) Buffalo 500GB £50
WD 500GB £58

2) It depends on how much you have on your HD and the speeds of the E-HD.
3)

I'd say usb is faster and more universal

Soure: USB Vs Firewire

4) Not sure, you'll have to wait, some else in the forum is bound to know