I'm thinking about getting an external hard drive. Need help
Apr 1, 2012 14:43:09 #
Apr 1, 2012 14:59:44 #
Right now I have a Seagate that backs up my computer. That is probably what I will stick with when I get one to just back up my pictures.
Apr 1, 2012 15:43:53 #
nikonman4 wrote:
Any opinions on what kind to get? I wanted to get a 1 TB.
I have a Mac and use Apple's Time Capsule, but I've heard good things about Western Digital and Seagate. Do get an external for backup whatever brand it may be.
Apr 1, 2012 22:46:29 #
nikonman4 wrote:
Any opinions on what kind to get? I wanted to get a 1 TB.
I use a wd. to back up the macbook , and i also have a Buffalo link station , that is a network storage drive that i have backups of photos on , and other junk . I have had no problems with either . The buffalo is 1 tb , the wd is 500 gb , firewire .
Apr 1, 2012 23:31:42 #
Seagate. Have a regulare External hard drive in the family (Seagate) and I have a portable external hard drive (Western Digital) and the Western is junk already and the other one is going strong. Next time I get one, it will be another Seagate.
Apr 2, 2012 07:43:04 #
A lot of folks discuss using a 2nd hard drive for just photos' storage but you need to consider a device that provides Auto-Backup for your current hard drive. Apple's THE BOOK is great in that it automatically saves all that's on the C hard drive
Apr 2, 2012 08:01:03 #
nikonman4 wrote:
Any opinions on what kind to get? I wanted to get a 1 TB.
I have a WD (western digital) 1 TB...works great easy to manuver pics in and out.....under $100 @ Best Buy.
Apr 2, 2012 10:20:11 #
Apr 2, 2012 10:21:06 #
Freeaviator wrote:
I have a WD (western digital) 1 TB...works great easy to manuver pics in and out.....under $100 @ Best Buy.
nikonman4 wrote:
Any opinions on what kind to get? I wanted to get a 1 TB.
I have a WD (western digital) 1 TB...works great easy to manuver pics in and out.....under $100 @ Best Buy.
yep, me too
Apr 2, 2012 10:50:49 #
Seagate; Western Digital, both great drives whatever the size. Used them for years, internal and external and never had a failure.... touch wood!
Apr 2, 2012 10:58:34 #
I've used both western digital and seagates never had problems with either. Also have some enclosures that use old drives from pc's that work quite well also.
nikonman4 wrote:
Any opinions on what kind to get? I wanted to get a 1 TB.
Apr 2, 2012 11:16:24 #
I.m no expert but I have a seagate & an old one called simpletech. I have had the old one several years now and it still works great. It was a monster in it's day 149gb. Only problem is that it needs it's own power. I also really like the seagate as it is way more portable and has way more storage. I would recommend the seagate & also buying 2 and keep your computer empty & running faster. quote=nikonman4]Any opinions on what kind to get? I wanted to get a 1 TB.[/quote]
Apr 2, 2012 11:18:20 #
I have a Seagate 500 GB to back up the system (way too much) and for everything else I have Carbonite. A while ago I had everything wiped out, twice; once by a lighting strike and the other by a virus (mu luck). Since I've been using Carbonite I haven't had any problems (no lighting strikes either)
Apr 2, 2012 11:25:07 #
There has been a major shortage of hard drives due to last yearÂ’s flooding in Thailand. I just saw a 2TB exactly like mine go for $135.00 on eBay. I paid $70.00 for the same HD over a year ago. right now that same HD is $130.00 at Best Buy. Do your research, don't get taken.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavitz/2012/03/16/hard-drive-shortage-easing-price-hikes-could-reverse/
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavitz/2012/03/16/hard-drive-shortage-easing-price-hikes-could-reverse/
Apr 2, 2012 12:08:23 #
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