USB external drives?

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Tony Stanford

Hi -

I'm about to splash out on an external USB harddisk (say, 160gig) as a
backup device, and I wondered if anyone had any recommendations on
brands/reliability.

I've been happy with Maxtor internal drives, but don't know much about
external USB units.

TIA

Tony
 
I use this case with 160 and 200 gig seagates. Have 6 of them and have
zero issues. Will support up to 300 gig drive.
 
Tony Stanford said:
Hi -

I'm about to splash out on an external USB harddisk (say, 160gig) as a
backup device, and I wondered if anyone had any recommendations on
brands/reliability.

I've been happy with Maxtor internal drives, but don't know much about
external USB units.

TIA

Tony
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Hi T.
I`m using an `ICYBOX`, USB + Firewire, got it`s own power supply. I fitted
it with a 200GB harddrive. I`m a happy bunny.
best wishes..OJ
 
Hi -

I'm about to splash out on an external USB harddisk (say, 160gig) as a
backup device, and I wondered if anyone had any recommendations on
brands/reliability.

I've been happy with Maxtor internal drives, but don't know much about
external USB units.

TIA

Tony
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The HDDs used in external units are no different to those internally,
The external units are just housed in a case. You can buy proprietary
cases in which you can mount a HDD or buy units in which the HDD is
already mounted or you can buy a 'no name brand' and your own HDD for
half the price. I have opted for the latter and have no problems
whatsover.
 
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