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I've been looking into getting a 2.5" portable HDD primarily for home data backup. Huge capacity isn't a requirement as I simply don't have that much important data, but being able to do a backup and stashing it away is.
Also as a bonus I was looking at using it to store virtual machines, as my work laptop is creaking under their weight. What is concerning me however is whether you could run a VM on a disk spinning at 5400rpm and over USB2. But then again the disk in the laptop is no doubt 5400rpm. Any thoughts?
Lastly what are people's opinions of the WD Passport drives? I'm a fan of the WD drives and their reliability, having a Raptor and Caviar in my home machine so would be inclined to go for the 160GB model.
Also as a bonus I was looking at using it to store virtual machines, as my work laptop is creaking under their weight. What is concerning me however is whether you could run a VM on a disk spinning at 5400rpm and over USB2. But then again the disk in the laptop is no doubt 5400rpm. Any thoughts?
Lastly what are people's opinions of the WD Passport drives? I'm a fan of the WD drives and their reliability, having a Raptor and Caviar in my home machine so would be inclined to go for the 160GB model.