500 GB 2.5'' External Hard Disk Drive, aldi on Sunday

doctor evil · 05-02-2011 04:00AM #1

I need to back up my laptop is the above any good?

http://aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/special_buys3_15853.htm

Thanks

Trevor451 · 05-02-2011 04:09AM

doctor evil wrote: »

I need to back up my laptop is the above any good?

http://aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/special_buys3_15853.htm

Thanks

Does your laptop have a USB 3.0 port? If it only has usb 2.0 ports then it will still work BUT you will require a separate power adapter for the enclosure.

You could get a 1TB USB 2.0 Hard drive on amazon.co.uk for about €60 delivered

long_b · 05-02-2011 02:50PM

Looks good - I paid 60 in Lidl before Christmas for a similar sized USB 2.0 one.
Then again, I don't have any 3.0 gear

NewHillel · 05-02-2011 04:43PM

doctor evil wrote: »

I need to back up my laptop is the above any good?

http://aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/special_buys3_15853.htm

Thanks

It looks like a very good buy and is as future-proof as you can get, right now.

Trevor451 wrote: »

If it only has usb 2.0 ports then it will still work BUT you will require a separate power adapter for the enclosure.

I'm surprised that this drive requires the increased power available from a USB3 port. Have you a reference?

Trevor451 · 05-02-2011 07:47PM

NewHillel wrote: »

It looks like a very good buy and is as future-proof as you can get, right now.

I'm surprised that this drive requires the increased power available from a USB3 port. Have you a reference?

There is a power slot near enough to the USB 3.0 port and I presume that is for USB 2.0 compatibility?

doctor evil · 06-02-2011 04:31AM

I don't think I have the 3.0 port, will it still work if I don't have a separate power adapter?

I don't have a credit card so buying online is out. I'm looking for something reliable, doesn't have to be super fancy.

If I head into Aldi I'll make sure to check the box to see if it is 2.0 usb port compatable.

Adyx · 06-02-2011 06:08AM

Trevor451 wrote: »

There is a power slot near enough to the USB 3.0 port and I presume that is for USB 2.0 compatibility?

I have several USB 2 hard drive enclosures with sockets for an additional power supply (you get an extra USB cable with them). They've all worked fine just running on one USB cable though.

doctor evil wrote: »

I don't think I have the 3.0 port, will it still work if I don't have a separate power adapter?

I don't have a credit card so buying online is out. I'm looking for something reliable, doesn't have to be super fancy.

If I head into Aldi I'll make sure to check the box to see if it is 2.0 usb port compatable.

USB 3 devices are backwards compatible and will use USB 2 speeds if plugged into a USB 2 host. If there is a power socket on it, chances are a suitable cable will be supplied.

cherryghost · 06-02-2011 12:35PM

USB 3.0 also has a lower voltage rating so one cable would normally be more than enough power to power the beast

NewHillel · 06-02-2011 02:49PM

As expected, works fine on USB2. The cable provided allows a secon USB2 port be connected for power. While not necessary, i will reduce the load on a single port so best to use two, where available.

Jackobyte · 06-02-2011 04:57PM

Anyone know the RPM of this?

500 GB 2.5'' External Hard Disk Drive, aldi on Sunday

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