Need big drive for files - suggestions please

SuperJ · 2 Jul 2007 at 15:09

Have just loaded Vista 32 and my few adobe programs on to my 160Gb SATA drive.

I do a lot of work with photos and movies so I am thinking that I should get a second big drive for storing files on

Is this a good idea and can you recommend a good drive under £100

Thanks

J

rpstewart · 2 Jul 2007 at 15:16

How much space do you need? In terms of value for money then 320-500Gb is where you should be looking. - WD AAKS or Seagate 7200.10 for speed, Samsung for low noise.

If your putting everything on one drive have you considered a backup strategy?

SuperJ · 2 Jul 2007 at 15:20

I already have 2 backup externals so the fail safe is covered

Is there a particularly good value drive about at the minute? Any good offers on the mothersite?

rpstewart · 2 Jul 2007 at 15:42

Price wise they're all pretty close for 320Gb, at 500Gb the Hitachi and Samsungs are pretty expensive compared to the WDs and Seagates. Nothing in this week only other than £7 off a 1Tb Hitachi.