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[req] 60GB USB Hard Drive

  • 29-05-2007 3:25pm
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    i'm looking for a 60GB usb hard drive to transfer files from old pc to new one.


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  • #2
    Ruu_Old
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    Smallest I found at a quick glance is this 120GB, no external power adaptor required.


  • #3
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    ta ruu, i seen this on ebay - http://cgi.ebay.ie/60GB-USB-Portable-External-Seagate-2-5-Hard-Drive-NEW_W0QQitemZ130118904464QQihZ003QQcategoryZ116254QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    60GB for under €50 inc post, looks like a good deal.


  • #4
    AdMMM
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    You'd almost be better off to buy a high capacity drive, transfer all the needed files and either a) hang on to it or b) sell it on for a small loss.


  • #5
    Keano
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    I would prefer to buy the WD.
    A lot more reliable. I have a 250 gig and cant say a bad thing about it.
    Spend a few quid more you will be better off!


  • #6
    forbairt
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    As has already been said ... The passports are very nice ... you can get them in 60gb / 80gb / 120gb and 160gb ... thought I've heard of some problems with powering the 160gbs on the macs ...

    I've the 120gb model .. and can't say a bad thing about it ...

    depending on your needs maybe a 250gb external (WD) ... powered drive could be good as well ... its always handy for making a backup .. what I don't like about it is its need for a power supply .. but if its just sitting beside your main desktop its very handy :)


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  • #7
    peckerhead
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    ( . )( . ) wrote:
    ta ruu, i seen this on ebay - http://cgi.ebay.ie/60GB-USB-Portable-External-Seagate-2-5-Hard-Drive-NEW_W0QQitemZ130118904464QQihZ003QQcategoryZ116254QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    60GB for under €50 inc post, looks like a good deal.
    Ya, but you gotta wonder about some of the other stuff that guy sells... :D


  • #8
    m3hm3t
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    best one i can recomment is, 120gig usb powerd 2.5" hdd, i have two for laptops very happy with them, no need to look for power plugs, :) seagate is my favorit always,
    komplett.ie has very good reasonable price, to everyone, i dont recomment getting hdd from ebay, it will travel very long way, as it is very essential can be damaged very easy, better to get them from close place,


  • #9
    forbairt
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    alternatively if you're looking for cheap and cheerful ...

    Try getting a HD drive enclosure ... from ebay ... can pick them up for about 6 quid I think ... ended up getting two before ... as it worked out that bit cheaping splitting postage on the two of them ... (May not be the greatest quality ... I know the one I have seems to want to draw a lot of power from the USB on my laptop)

    Then just bung your HD into it ... or get your hands on an old laptop hand drive ... I salvaged the GF's old laptop harddrive that was 12gbs ... very handy .. very cheap ...


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    i got the one on ebay for €50, 60GB is more than i need. i might keep it as it would come in handy or i might sell it after i use it.

    ta lads


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