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External Hard Drive backup solution for Laptop.

  • 04-01-2005 6:56pm
    #1
    Philbert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 358 ✭✭


    Hi there!

    I need a reliable backup solution for my Laptop to store important files such as invoices etc.

    Its a Dell x300 and I have a CDRW but tbh im fed up with cds and I would like something a bit more efficient and reliable.

    Im currently looking at this for €117.50 to my door.

    I have spent a lot of time on eBay and id love to have been able to take advantage of the dollor but very few US sellers ship outside the US so that was the best i could find (i think).

    Anyway what do you think about this item?
    In your opinion is it what im looking for and is it a good price?

    Any other suggestions?

    80GB is fine, I dont need anymore than that.

    Thanks a million for your input. :)


Comments

  • #2
    davej
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,186 ✭✭✭davej


    The price isnt that great considering you can get a 200gb external usb drive for €200 on komplett (which is what i did).

    The seagate i got comes with handy backup software and the drive has a little button you can press to automatically perform the backup....

    davej


  • #3
    Philbert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 358 ✭✭Philbert


    Dave,

    Thats great - just the info I was looking for!

    They have a 160GB for €143 incl delivery which is basically double the size for an extra €26 :eek:

    Im sold on that unless someone comes up with something better..

    It doesnt have firewire but I think USB 2.0 is good enough from what ive heard.


  • #4
    leche solara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,168 ✭✭✭leche solara


    There's also a smaller 160GB external Maxtor drive at komplett.ie
    see it here: http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=304941&cks=PRL for only €133


  • #5
    NotMe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,287 ✭✭✭NotMe


    Or consider getting a 200gig internal hd and a case to make it external... total cost ......€145. That's what I'm doing.

    See this thread for info:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=214103


  • #6
    Philbert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 358 ✭✭Philbert


    NotMe wrote:
    Or consider getting a 200gig internal hd and a case to make it external... total cost ......€145. That's what I'm doing.

    See this thread for info:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=214103

    Done. :)

    Thanks everyone for your suggestions.


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