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Recommend me an external harddrive

  • 12-07-2008 1:37am
    #1
    GB15
    Closed Accounts Posts: 187 ✭✭


    I would like to get some advice on getting an external harddrive. I'm not sure what I should be considering apart from its capacity - 250GB would be more than enough.

    I think I would also like one that is a USB harddrive as I would probably move it around a bit and the ones with their own plug seem a bit bulky.

    Are there any brandnames to be avoided? I presume ebay/amazon or komplett would be the best websites. Also is there a big price difference between buying in a shop and online?


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  • #2
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,125 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    The western digital drives are quite good. Look nice too which is always a bonus.

    http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=354974


  • #3
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    +1 For the WD Passports. I got mine (250Gb) on komplett and it seemed like a decent enough price; no problems with it thus far.


  • #4
    Overheal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,729 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    passports are the way to go.


  • #5
    Jimbo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,379 ✭✭✭Jimbo


    I also got a passport.
    Works perfectly, compact and looks good.


  • #6
    GerardKeating
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,806 ✭✭✭GerardKeating


    GB15 wrote: »
    I would like to get some advice on getting an external harddrive. I'm not sure what I should be considering apart from its capacity - 250GB would be more than enough.

    I think I would also like one that is a USB harddrive as I would probably move it around a bit and the ones with their own plug seem a bit bulky.

    Are there any brandnames to be avoided? I presume ebay/amazon or komplett would be the best websites. Also is there a big price difference between buying in a shop and online?

    If you are quick you can get this 1TB drive for €119.95 plus shipping, offer good for today only.


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  • #7
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,125 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    GerardKeating wrote: »
    If you are quick you can get this 1TB drive for €119.95 plus shipping, offer good for today only.
    But that's one that needs to be powered through the mains. He's looking for one that's powered through the usb port.


  • #8
    GB15
    Closed Accounts Posts: 187 ✭✭GB15


    Thanks for all the replies. I'm just after ordering the passport one from komplett - cost just under €100 including postage.

    No harm in seeing the alternatives but there is no way I would need a terrabyte in the near future anyway.

    Cheers


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