Best HD for a MBP

Rooky007 · 20 Oct 2008 at 23:45

I am after a nice External HD for my MBP but like it to be a quick one..

What do you suggest please

Cheers

rpstewart · 21 Oct 2008 at 09:08

What type do you want? Fully portable USB powered or a larger capacity one with an external power supply?

What interfaces does the MacBook have? I assume there's USB and Firewire but do you have eSATA at all?

Rooky007 · 21 Oct 2008 at 09:10

I would much prefer a HD that does not require external power supply if possible..

I dont think the MBP have eSATA port do they but I know it got USB 2 and Firewire thou

rpstewart · 21 Oct 2008 at 09:19

One of these plus the disk of your choice from here. The eSATA might be redundant but it's £3 cheaper than the USB only one....

Rooky007 · 21 Oct 2008 at 09:21

is this really the best way to go rather than buying one already made???

rpstewart · 21 Oct 2008 at 09:42

DIY gives you the ability to pick exactly the disk and caddy you want plus you get a far longer warranty with a bare drive.

hp7909 · 21 Oct 2008 at 09:53

rpstewart said:
DIY gives you the ability to pick exactly the disk and caddy you want plus you get a far longer warranty with a bare drive.

Agree with rpstewart, BYOD (Bring Your Own Drive/Disk) enclosures are better because longer warranty & choice of HD is yours. Also, upgradable without invalidating warranty.

Icy Box are a good brand. Have a 3.5" enclosure which has been serving me well for now almost 2-years

bledd · 21 Oct 2008 at 10:40

i recently bought the above for my 'mac only freak' friend

he loves it