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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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Default Computer crew: external hdd
I want an external HDD to store and back up my music and video collection.

500gb is more than enough for me right now.

Which brands should I be looking at? I'd like something that won't crap out on me.

Thanks. :af:
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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WD MyBook is pretty good.
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 04:26 PM
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i belive seagate has a 5 yrs warranty on their drives but i do like my wd passports
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136301
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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Seagate or Western Digital. Go ahead and get a 1TB if you can afford it or find a good deal. You'll find something to archive on it. I filled my 300gb up before I knew it and wish I had a bigger one.
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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I have a maxtor at home (cheap) and seagate at work I believe. Both work fine, no problems to speak of.
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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I'm happy w/ my Buffalo 500g. It has different connections for whatever your needs are: USB 2.0 x1, FW400 x1, FW800 x2, eSATA x1
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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after a bit of shopping around and comparison I bought a WD passport. h:

Thanks for the help.
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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I was gonna say Western Digital. I back up all my photos on DVD and then a MyBook. I recently got a WD passport for traveling. Good choice.
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe
after a bit of shopping around and comparison I bought a WD passport. h:

Thanks for the help.
if you say you only need 500 for now a passport is the way to go
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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Seagate FreeAgent Go...that's what I'm rocking.
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