Slick external HDD recommendation
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Budget?
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I'll be back tomorrow with some ideas.
not sure if you can get 3.5" external drives that dont require a power supply, i'd get these if i were you:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-030-BT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-057-SA
320gb single platter fast quiet drive and a nice enclosure with esata and usb connections. I've just ordered these 2 myself for external storage for my hd cable tv box i just bought.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-030-BT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-057-SA
320gb single platter fast quiet drive and a nice enclosure with esata and usb connections. I've just ordered these 2 myself for external storage for my hd cable tv box i just bought.
what about these:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-205-WD&groupid=701&catid=1240&subcat=170&name=Western%20Digital%20My%20Passport%20Elite%20250GB%20USB%202.0%20Portable%20Drive%20-%20Titanium%20(WDML2500TE)
I really don't want a separate power supply... pity the above isn't in aluminium :/
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-205-WD&groupid=701&catid=1240&subcat=170&name=Western%20Digital%20My%20Passport%20Elite%20250GB%20USB%202.0%20Portable%20Drive%20-%20Titanium%20(WDML2500TE)
I really don't want a separate power supply... pity the above isn't in aluminium :/
I believe you will only be able to get 2.5" usb drives that dont need a psu.
you could get these:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-032-BT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-015-FJ
Save yourself £18 and the caddy looks pretty.
you could get these:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-032-BT
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-015-FJ
Save yourself £18 and the caddy looks pretty.
was going to say the same thing
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I'm back! Sorry it's a late but been a bit of a busy day at HQ.
It depends really on when you when you are looking to purchase as Seagate have some very interesting developments available from next month including a portable drive for the Mac with a nice aluminium silver finish. I'll see if I can get some pictures for you.
If you're looking to buy now then the Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini actually has a rather nice brushed aluminium finish to them and since they are made by Seagate, are pretty decent drives as a whole. Can't really go wrong with WD Passports but I noticed you selected the Elite. Why not have a look at the WD Passport Studio?
It depends really on when you when you are looking to purchase as Seagate have some very interesting developments available from next month including a portable drive for the Mac with a nice aluminium silver finish. I'll see if I can get some pictures for you.
If you're looking to buy now then the Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini actually has a rather nice brushed aluminium finish to them and since they are made by Seagate, are pretty decent drives as a whole. Can't really go wrong with WD Passports but I noticed you selected the Elite. Why not have a look at the WD Passport Studio?
Yea i spotted the Passport Studio, but the photo here on OC did it no favours so i didnt give it another thought. I've just been on the WD site and I have to say it is a nice one alright. Cheers for that Slack; I think I'll order this one.
Could you post some pics of the Seagate for Mac, I'll be moving on the 16th September and need to have my backup sorted by then so doubt ill be able to wait for it :/
Could you post some pics of the Seagate for Mac, I'll be moving on the 16th September and need to have my backup sorted by then so doubt ill be able to wait for it :/