portable hard drive vs desktop image
roaring_le
Like the minimum transfer rate...what does it have to be?
Should it have a fan?
Is USB more easier to use then Firewire?
What is the current maximum gb available for a portable hard drive?
and any other important thingd to look out for....
By the way I only need a portable hard drive because I am running out of space on my laptop and need some where else to store my videos, photos, music and word documents...but was wondering if I have a WMA file saved on my portable hard drive would it be as easy as 'plug and play' to play it back or would I need to transfer the files back on to my laptop hard drive to be able to watch, hear or see the file???
Thanks
p.s...Could you also tell me whether there are better quality and reputable brands then other when buying portable hard drives and does price really matter?
Answer
Hi there..
There is plenty of good brands available in the market nowadays and they are pretty good in quality and reliability. The question is now how much space do you need, the physical size of it ok for you and what sort of connector you're after. Price is relatively almost the same (if you are a good shopper/bargainer you might save some $$$) so remember to shop around first..
Size / capacity:
You may find harddrive size ranging from 160Gb up to 600Gb these days maybe more. It is up to you which one to get. Too small is not enough, too big you might lose too much data when it fails. Between 250 and 400 is perfect and recommended, and you can easily buy another one in the future as required.
Physical size & fans?
Two types: 2.5" and 3.5". The first one is usually used by laptops and can be converted into a portable one. It will cost you a bit less since all you need is to get a smaller and cheaper enclosure box to put the drive in. It uses usb2 and no fancy fans so it's cheap. 3.5" drives are commonly available in store, dimension is almost four times as big. Enclosures for this normally have a built-in fan which requires external power. If you would leave the drive plugged in and running all the time, the one with fan is recommended, otherwise 2.5" hdd would be ideal.
USB vs Firewire:
Definitely go for usb but make sure it is version 2 (usb2) as it offers faster transfer rate and it's more commonly used and available in newer laptops and desktops. They are the same when it comes to ease of use. There is also another type of connection available which allows you to share with other users in your place by plugging it into your home router (uses RJ45/ethernet).
Regardless of the types, portable drives can be accessed as easy as an internal ones. Plug it in, wait few seconds to get it recognised...all yours. Accessing documents, viewing photos or playing music and videos (all types) shouldn't be an issue since it is logically treated as an internal drive. However when disconnecting, if you have other than XP make sure you first remove it from the system before unplugging the cable to prevent damaging the actual device.
heh...hope this helps...
Hi there..
There is plenty of good brands available in the market nowadays and they are pretty good in quality and reliability. The question is now how much space do you need, the physical size of it ok for you and what sort of connector you're after. Price is relatively almost the same (if you are a good shopper/bargainer you might save some $$$) so remember to shop around first..
Size / capacity:
You may find harddrive size ranging from 160Gb up to 600Gb these days maybe more. It is up to you which one to get. Too small is not enough, too big you might lose too much data when it fails. Between 250 and 400 is perfect and recommended, and you can easily buy another one in the future as required.
Physical size & fans?
Two types: 2.5" and 3.5". The first one is usually used by laptops and can be converted into a portable one. It will cost you a bit less since all you need is to get a smaller and cheaper enclosure box to put the drive in. It uses usb2 and no fancy fans so it's cheap. 3.5" drives are commonly available in store, dimension is almost four times as big. Enclosures for this normally have a built-in fan which requires external power. If you would leave the drive plugged in and running all the time, the one with fan is recommended, otherwise 2.5" hdd would be ideal.
USB vs Firewire:
Definitely go for usb but make sure it is version 2 (usb2) as it offers faster transfer rate and it's more commonly used and available in newer laptops and desktops. They are the same when it comes to ease of use. There is also another type of connection available which allows you to share with other users in your place by plugging it into your home router (uses RJ45/ethernet).
Regardless of the types, portable drives can be accessed as easy as an internal ones. Plug it in, wait few seconds to get it recognised...all yours. Accessing documents, viewing photos or playing music and videos (all types) shouldn't be an issue since it is logically treated as an internal drive. However when disconnecting, if you have other than XP make sure you first remove it from the system before unplugging the cable to prevent damaging the actual device.
heh...hope this helps...
What is better to buy in a computer...a desktop or a laptop?
paul y
I have had desk tops but I am unsure of a lap top...are they safe?
are they easily broken? i never used a lap top so i have not a clue
Answer
Desktops vs Laptops is a long running debate, but here are some pointers that may help. Laptops benefit from being smaller and more portable obviously, and if you want to use your machine on the go, a laptop is probably a good choice. Desktops are usually bulkier and take up more space, plus it's kinda impractical to move them around too much. However, upgrading a laptop is not easy. They only usually have space for one hard disk, so if you run out of storage space you will have to replace the whole drive, whereas with a PC you can install an extra one. Also, if you want to upgrade the processor in say six months time, you may find that it's not possible, whereas with a PC (provided its a fairly generic manufacturer), you can simply rip out the main board and fit a different one. Having said all that, I would always go for a desktop for one really big reason. If your monitor blows up on your desktop, you can simply buy a new one, which may cost you between £50 - £250 depending on how good and big it is. If you crack your laptop screen, quite often the cost of replacement is more expensive than the current value of the laptop. Sure you can plug in an external screen, but that defeats the purpose. Laptops are more likely to get damaged as well, simply by virtue of the fact you are carrying them around and moving them. In short, a laptop is less upgradable, more fragile and more expensive in general to repair, but, is the more portable solution. Oh, and as for security, the security of the machine is down to how you set up the software there isn't really a difference between desktops and laptops, as if someone is determined enough, they will get in no matter what you have. Hope that helps :) IT@Tonicweb.co.uk
Desktops vs Laptops is a long running debate, but here are some pointers that may help. Laptops benefit from being smaller and more portable obviously, and if you want to use your machine on the go, a laptop is probably a good choice. Desktops are usually bulkier and take up more space, plus it's kinda impractical to move them around too much. However, upgrading a laptop is not easy. They only usually have space for one hard disk, so if you run out of storage space you will have to replace the whole drive, whereas with a PC you can install an extra one. Also, if you want to upgrade the processor in say six months time, you may find that it's not possible, whereas with a PC (provided its a fairly generic manufacturer), you can simply rip out the main board and fit a different one. Having said all that, I would always go for a desktop for one really big reason. If your monitor blows up on your desktop, you can simply buy a new one, which may cost you between £50 - £250 depending on how good and big it is. If you crack your laptop screen, quite often the cost of replacement is more expensive than the current value of the laptop. Sure you can plug in an external screen, but that defeats the purpose. Laptops are more likely to get damaged as well, simply by virtue of the fact you are carrying them around and moving them. In short, a laptop is less upgradable, more fragile and more expensive in general to repair, but, is the more portable solution. Oh, and as for security, the security of the machine is down to how you set up the software there isn't really a difference between desktops and laptops, as if someone is determined enough, they will get in no matter what you have. Hope that helps :) IT@Tonicweb.co.uk
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