Passport size external HDD recomendations?

sanofi · 26 May 2008 at 22:58

I'm looking to get a 2.5" external HDD to backup important files and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions.

Budget is £50-100, USB interface prefered.

AbsenceJam · 26 May 2008 at 23:11

Like the WD PASSPORT?

Mansize_tissue · 26 May 2008 at 23:14

I recently got a 120GB Seagate FreeAgent Go for £40 which is pretty decent. I can't really recommend anything else I'm afraid as this is the only portable HDD I've used. You have the option to plug it into 2 USB ports should if there's not enough power just using one, and the software which comes with it is also pretty handy.

Greenlizard0 · 26 May 2008 at 23:14

AbsenceJam said:
Like the WD PASSPORT?

Yeah there's quite a large range here in the shop section. Pick a size, and then a colour

sanofi · 26 May 2008 at 23:56

Well I was hoping for some user experiences with different brands/models in terms of performance, durability, reliability etc.

fobose · 27 May 2008 at 06:52

I built my own by buying a 320GB WD scoprio and a icybox 266stus which has usb and e-sata.

sanofi · 28 May 2008 at 22:16

Anyone used the Lacie Rugged drive?