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Multimdia External HD advice required

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  • #2
    woolymammoth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,772 ✭✭✭woolymammoth


    The reason for the limitation is that the hard disk file system is FAT32. The reason for that is FAT32 is older and therefore more compatible with different systems. With the NTFS file system, you don't have the same limitations. So basically, it doesn't matter what hardware you get, you can reformat the disk with the NTFS file system.

    and if you're patient with the credit card, you can get one cheaper in Aldi on Thursday, which will still be quicker when you think about delivery!

    [edit] i take that back, sometimes it will matter what harddware you get! Because that one on Pixmania is one of those multimedia jobs, it might not read NTFS so good! This is why they use FAT32.. more compatible! you might just have to fork out! :eek:


  • #3
    Dr. Nick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,434 ✭✭✭Dr. Nick


    Thanks wooly. The Aldi one doesn't do the multimedia thing does it?
    I'd like one i can plug into the TV as well as my laptop.


  • #4
    keith_d99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,933 ✭✭✭keith_d99


    There is a lot of hype around this gadget:

    http://www.popcornhour.com

    Has HDMI output, does YouTube, plays music etc.
    You need to join a queue though just to even order it
    Dr. Nick wrote: »
    Thanks wooly. The Aldi one doesn't do the multimedia thing does it?
    I'd like one i can plug into the TV as well as my laptop.


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