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[prismakaos]

I need to buy an external hard drive so I can get some free space on my computer.

Anyone got any thoughts on external hard drives? Manufacturers to buy or stay away from? Size to get? I will probably buy mine from newegg.com to avoid the sketchy return policies of Fry's...

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[faerieloch.livejournal.com]

I have a large Seagate 1 TB drive and a much smaller Western Digital 500 GB Passport drive. The Passport is excellent for portability and not being a blight on the desk, but it's a slightly slower read/write because it's powered through the USB cable. Mind you, it's powered through the USB cable which means you don't need to plug it into anything else. I would recommend it to everyone!

In general, Seagate and Western Digital are two of the best manufacturers.

[capedcrusader92.livejournal.com]

I have a Seagate, and I have no problems with it. In fact, since I'm running OS 3.9 and it's not even supposed to work with such an early system, I'd have to say I'm impressed! ;-)

[yarngeek.livejournal.com]

I'm fond of my 500GB Lacie drive.

[spamchang.livejournal.com]

Cavalry is rumored to be made with el cheapo parts, but mine has stood up for the year that I've had it. I also have a smaller Iomega drive that I use sparingly because it's filled up. I suppose if you don't use your external HD all the time (i.e. you don't have it on whenever your computer is on), then you can leave it off whenever you don't use it and extend its lifespan. That's what I do for mine (video/photo/audio/file storage only, not access space).

[wyterabbit.livejournal.com]

I'm also fond of my WD passport. It's very handy.