External Hard Drives

***0720Steve*** · 02-17-2008, 10:34 PM

Any of you guys have one?

I want to get one, just realized I have 3 GB left out of the 150 on my computer.

What external hard drives are you running and can recommend, or which do you recommend that I stay away from? Are you happy with yours or had any problems?

What brand should I stick with?

I plan on getting a 250-500.

***LomeLi*** · 02-17-2008, 10:35 PM

ive got the Maxtor 160GB

***0720Steve*** · 02-17-2008, 10:37 PM

Are you happy with it?

reelbigfish241 · 02-17-2008, 10:44 PM

I bought a 320 gb SATA internal hard drive and an external case from newegg.com for about $90 total. I bought the two separately and put the drive into the case, it's a lot cheaper than buying an external hard drive.

I love it!! Extremely fast transfers.

***0720Steve*** · 02-17-2008, 10:45 PM

i heard about doing this.....got a link? i just want something reliable to back up ALL my shiz so i can start over on my computer. just want to save all my pictures and music.

***LomeLi*** · 02-17-2008, 10:57 PM

im happy with mine
i bought it at my job for like $40
but i believe it is way cheaper to buy the HDD and the case

reelbigfish241 · 02-18-2008, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0720Steve

i heard about doing this.....got a link? i just want something reliable to back up ALL my shiz so i can start over on my computer. just want to save all my pictures and music.

Just found this at newegg :

Newegg.com - Fantom Titanium II TFD1000U16 1TB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache USB 2.0 External Hard Drive - Retail

1 TB external for $229

That's tempting...

I found my 320 gb hdd in their "Specials" section. I think it was a refurb but still carried a warranty so meh!

***0720Steve*** · 02-18-2008, 02:09 AM

awesome, thanks for the link. i might jump on that.

***0720Steve*** · 02-18-2008, 02:10 AM

24 hours.....

FunkPnut · 02-18-2008, 02:19 AM

For reliability IMO, Seagate hard drives are my faves with Western Digital coming in second.

I like making my own just because I don't like most manufacturer's cases and interface options.

If you need more space, but don't need the portability of an external, you could save yourself some money by just adding another internal hard drive in your computer. You can always turn it into an external later on.

***0720Steve*** · 02-18-2008, 02:34 AM

cool. thanks for the info guys.

***gotsnodooks*** · 02-18-2008, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FunkPnut

For reliability IMO, Seagate hard drives are my faves with Western Digital coming in second.

yeah...go with Seagate or Western Digital.....when you do decide to get one though buy one that turns on and off with your computer. the first one I bought was a "ROCK" external and it has an on / off switch that you have to turn manually on and off when you want to use it. Was kind of a pain in the butt. I believe all the Western's and Seagates turn on and off automatically but check to make sure. Also with the way the prices are coming down on them now...get one with more memory than you really need...believe me you will end up using it. I've got 3 500 GB ones now. 1 for music, 1 for movies, and 1 for a backup for my PC.

20strong · 02-18-2008, 08:33 AM

I have a Seagate 300 7200 RPM and it hasnt crashed since I bought it almost 3 years ago. I use it everyday so it isnt just a back up drive, it gets lots o use.

brdhouse · 02-18-2008, 11:14 AM

I have several LaCie drives (2 FA Porche 250GBs, Big Disk 500GB), and a 500GB WD Mybook triple interface. I'm actually about to get another 1TB and am torn between the WD Mybook Studio Quadruple interface and the Iomega Ultra max. I would like a triple interface 1 TB Gtech G-drive, but they are $450.

Mybook pros: has eSata connection, which might make it more future proof if that's the way the industry heads. $279 at amazon.

Mybook cons: a single drive, reports of a quality drop in manufacturing (I have had no probs with my current mybook which sees lots of use, travels with me daily).

Ultamax pros: Raid 0 or Raid 1, 2 drives, cool and durable design.

Ultramax cons: noisy fan, costs $40 more than the WD.

MellowGato · 02-18-2008, 11:39 AM

If you have $500 to spend, I would recommend this - get two of them...
Western Digital - 1TB Internal Hard Drive - WD10000CSRTL

duk · 02-18-2008, 12:57 PM

I have a 500gig internal drive. I had it mounted in an enclosement, but that failed so now it is inside the machine. Currently I have 2 Western Digital 160's, and a Seagate 500.
Seagate is the way to go, i have had 2 maxtor drives fail on me, and my friend who works as a comp repair guy says he gets about 1 dead maxtor a day.

***0720Steve*** · 02-18-2008, 12:58 PM

what should i get? i just need reliable backup space. i don't care if it is internal or external or an internal with a case. i just need something that will get along with my dell and not give me crap in a year.

effNsi · 02-18-2008, 01:06 PM

seagate has a 5 year warranty on their shizz

***0720Steve*** · 02-18-2008, 01:17 PM

how does this one look?

or this one...

effNsi · 02-18-2008, 02:19 PM

^^ they both look good and
fwiw seagate makes maxtor now they bought them out about umm i wanna say 2 years ago

02-17-2008, 10:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
*0720Steve* TWFA5FTMFW Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 25 Posts: 23,790 Resident Si Sedan Hater Hater iTrader: 9 / 100%	External Hard Drives... Any of you guys have one? I want to get one, just realized I have 3 GB left out of the 150 on my computer. What external hard drives are you running and can recommend, or which do you recommend that I stay away from? Are you happy with yours or had any problems? What brand should I stick with? I plan on getting a 250-500. __________________ The OFFICIAL TWFA5 Crew 0720Steve's Mini City Last edited by 0720Steve; 02-18-2008 at 03:15 PM.

02-17-2008, 10:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
*LomeLi* Reppin' The 818 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: City of Angels Age: 22 Posts: 1,834 iTrader: 3 / 100%	ive got the Maxtor 160GB __________________ Skunk2 Airlines Crew #44 Cali Squad #77

02-17-2008, 10:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
*0720Steve* TWFA5FTMFW Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 25 Posts: 23,790 Resident Si Sedan Hater Hater iTrader: 9 / 100%	Are you happy with it? __________________ The OFFICIAL TWFA5 Crew 0720Steve's Mini City

02-17-2008, 10:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
*0720Steve* TWFA5FTMFW Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 25 Posts: 23,790 Resident Si Sedan Hater Hater iTrader: 9 / 100%	i heard about doing this.....got a link? i just want something reliable to back up ALL my shiz so i can start over on my computer. just want to save all my pictures and music. __________________ The OFFICIAL TWFA5 Crew 0720Steve's Mini City

02-17-2008, 10:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
*LomeLi* Reppin' The 818 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: City of Angels Age: 22 Posts: 1,834 iTrader: 3 / 100%	im happy with mine i bought it at my job for like $40 but i believe it is way cheaper to buy the HDD and the case __________________ Skunk2 Airlines Crew #44 Cali Squad #77

02-17-2008, 10:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
reelbigfish241 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Darien, Illinois Age: 22 Posts: 1,926 Jason dSLR Squad #27 iTrader: 5 / 100%	I bought a 320 gb SATA internal hard drive and an external case from newegg.com for about $90 total. I bought the two separately and put the drive into the case, it's a lot cheaper than buying an external hard drive. I love it!! Extremely fast transfers.

02-18-2008, 02:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
*0720Steve* TWFA5FTMFW Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 25 Posts: 23,790 Resident Si Sedan Hater Hater iTrader: 9 / 100%	awesome, thanks for the link. i might jump on that. __________________ The OFFICIAL TWFA5 Crew 0720Steve's Mini City

02-18-2008, 02:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
*0720Steve* TWFA5FTMFW Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 25 Posts: 23,790 Resident Si Sedan Hater Hater iTrader: 9 / 100%	24 hours..... __________________ The OFFICIAL TWFA5 Crew 0720Steve's Mini City

02-18-2008, 02:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
FunkPnut Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 25 Posts: 249 @ndy iTrader: 1 / 100%	For reliability IMO, Seagate hard drives are my faves with Western Digital coming in second. I like making my own just because I don't like most manufacturer's cases and interface options. If you need more space, but don't need the portability of an external, you could save yourself some money by just adding another internal hard drive in your computer. You can always turn it into an external later on.

02-18-2008, 02:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
*0720Steve* TWFA5FTMFW Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 25 Posts: 23,790 Resident Si Sedan Hater Hater iTrader: 9 / 100%	cool. thanks for the info guys. __________________ The OFFICIAL TWFA5 Crew 0720Steve's Mini City

02-18-2008, 08:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
20strong Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Desert Posts: 2,282 Marcus iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have a Seagate 300 7200 RPM and it hasnt crashed since I bought it almost 3 years ago. I use it everyday so it isnt just a back up drive, it gets lots o use.

02-18-2008, 11:14 AM	#14 (permalink)
brdhouse Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 883 Lloyd Christmas (Bill) iTrader: 4 / 100%	I have several LaCie drives (2 FA Porche 250GBs, Big Disk 500GB), and a 500GB WD Mybook triple interface. I'm actually about to get another 1TB and am torn between the WD Mybook Studio Quadruple interface and the Iomega Ultra max. I would like a triple interface 1 TB Gtech G-drive, but they are $450. Mybook pros: has eSata connection, which might make it more future proof if that's the way the industry heads. $279 at amazon. Mybook cons: a single drive, reports of a quality drop in manufacturing (I have had no probs with my current mybook which sees lots of use, travels with me daily). Ultamax pros: Raid 0 or Raid 1, 2 drives, cool and durable design. Ultramax cons: noisy fan, costs $40 more than the WD.

02-18-2008, 11:39 AM	#15 (permalink)
MellowGato Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: in the slow lane Posts: 544 iTrader: 0 / 0%	If you have $500 to spend, I would recommend this - get two of them... Western Digital - 1TB Internal Hard Drive - WD10000CSRTL

02-18-2008, 12:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
duk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary Age: 23 Posts: 1,053 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have a 500gig internal drive. I had it mounted in an enclosement, but that failed so now it is inside the machine. Currently I have 2 Western Digital 160's, and a Seagate 500. Seagate is the way to go, i have had 2 maxtor drives fail on me, and my friend who works as a comp repair guy says he gets about 1 dead maxtor a day.

02-18-2008, 12:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
*0720Steve* TWFA5FTMFW Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 25 Posts: 23,790 Resident Si Sedan Hater Hater iTrader: 9 / 100%	what should i get? i just need reliable backup space. i don't care if it is internal or external or an internal with a case. i just need something that will get along with my dell and not give me crap in a year. __________________ The OFFICIAL TWFA5 Crew 0720Steve's Mini City

02-18-2008, 01:06 PM	#18 (permalink)
effNsi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NOR CAL Age: 25 Posts: 1,100 iTrader: 2 / 100%	seagate has a 5 year warranty on their shizz

02-18-2008, 01:17 PM	#19 (permalink)
*0720Steve* TWFA5FTMFW Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 25 Posts: 23,790 Resident Si Sedan Hater Hater iTrader: 9 / 100%	how does this one look? or this one... __________________ The OFFICIAL TWFA5 Crew 0720Steve's Mini City Last edited by 0720Steve; 02-18-2008 at 01:24 PM.

02-18-2008, 02:19 PM	#20 (permalink)
effNsi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NOR CAL Age: 25 Posts: 1,100 iTrader: 2 / 100%	^^ they both look good and fwiw seagate makes maxtor now they bought them out about umm i wanna say 2 years ago

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