External hard drive...
Sep 4, 2019 16:17:25 #
Larry J wrote:
I just purchased a 1 TB G external hard drive. I got the Solid State version. A bit pricey but worth it to me
I use a 2TB WD hard drive to save my RAW files and a 3TB HD to back up everything. After five years they are less than hand full
Sep 4, 2019 17:45:18 #
Re: external hard drive. I use a WD "My Passport" as my primary. Unfortunately, my backup Seagate drive became totally dysfunctional. I do not mean to imply that all Seagate external drives are unreliable. But mine certainly was. Davidb.
Sep 4, 2019 17:46:11 #
Re: external hard drive. I use a WD "My Passport" as my primary. Unfortunately, my backup Seagate drive became totally dysfunctional. I do not mean to imply that all Seagate external drives are unreliable. But mine certainly was. Davidb.
Sep 4, 2019 19:17:04 #
ewforbess wrote:
... I can't imagine they would both die at exactly the same time... :-D
I can. Lightning strike, power line surge, power supply failure, fire, flood, theft, both become corrupted, etc. I have seen a number of double drive failures, hence the need for an off-site DR copy.
Sep 4, 2019 19:25:03 #
TriX wrote:
Well, two inexpensive (mirrored) HDs are better th... (show quote)
You are preaching to the Choir here. Paranoia is a working skill.
Sep 4, 2019 20:20:58 #
TriX wrote:
I can. Lightning strike, power line surge, power supply failure, fire, flood, theft, both become corrupted, etc. I have seen a number of double drive failures, hence the need for an off-site DR copy.
I keep one copy of everything off site, and two on site. I’ve lost nothing since doing that.
Sep 4, 2019 20:48:52 #
lollyonline
Loc: Oregon
I've used a variety of external HD's: 2,4 and 5TB to back up Lightroom. They are okay, but not as stable as a solid state drive. The others are at risk of failure because of their spinning discs. I'm waiting for the price to come down on the 4TB ones. Why the heck are they so darned expensive?
Sep 4, 2019 20:50:25 #
connievloutely wrote:
I am looking for some advice on an external hard drive with a capacity of 2 tb.
I have used Seagate and western digital in the past.
what is the current best brand for reliability.
Your thoughts please!
I have used Seagate and western digital in the past.
what is the current best brand for reliability.
Your thoughts please!
Have 6 WD 2TB Externals
Sep 4, 2019 22:21:53 #
I had an IT company with a retail store. Sold both brands and both were very reliable, and very few were brought back in for performance or mechanical issues. My recommendation is you can't go wrong with either one.
Sep 4, 2019 22:47:16 #
aubreybogle
Loc: Albuquerque, NM
sandiegosteve wrote:
My approach with the current costs is to get two. Then, every week or more I swap them out.
Now, I just back up to them, so that works. I run a little tool that copies all images, settings and database to the external drive. That gives me a point in time backup.
The spare drive then goes somewhere else (like work). Then I have two drives with one somewhere else.
You didn't say what you want them for, so maybe I'm suggesting something that isn't useful.
Now, I just back up to them, so that works. I run a little tool that copies all images, settings and database to the external drive. That gives me a point in time backup.
The spare drive then goes somewhere else (like work). Then I have two drives with one somewhere else.
You didn't say what you want them for, so maybe I'm suggesting something that isn't useful.
I use two
WD BLACK 6 GB DRIVES AS BACKUPS. Never had a problem.
Sep 4, 2019 22:58:05 #
aubreybogle
Loc: Albuquerque, NM
Also agree with Daryl above. I have had both drives in ever increasing sizes for many years, and none have ever failed me. I replace my computer and retire and wipe the old drives after 5 years or so, and physically destroy the drive. Cheap insurance.
Sep 5, 2019 01:46:08 #
Being somewhat compulsive and afraid of losing files I have 4 four tb external drives with all my digital photographic files on each.. Presently I have WD and Seagate and have had no problems with either brand. In the past I had a Lacie fail and have increased to four copies, as the drives are now relatively inexpensive.
Sep 5, 2019 01:59:11 #
Sep 5, 2019 02:49:50 #
Matches Malone wrote:
Don't go with Lacie whatever you do.
They may have been an issue, but since Seagate bought them, they use Seagate drives exclusively. My LaCie 2Big system is great and contains two Seagate Ironwolfe 8GB drives. I also have a Thunderbolt/USB 3 drive of 1GB in their HD Orange case that has been going strong for over five years. Best of luck.
Sep 5, 2019 10:24:38 #
Lucian
Loc: From Wales, living in Ohio
Just saw this from Newegg, a WD 10TB for under $160. Here is the link if anyone is interested.
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