Rabu, 18 Desember 2013

USB flash drive or external hard drive?

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Raeynn


Okay so I am always running out of space on my Macbook Pro (160gb). I have lots of music/movies/pictures saved on it and I want a place to store it all. At first i was using USBs to store files but I'm beginning to wonder if I should just get an external hard drive.

I don't really want something too big or expensive. I was searching on the apple store and I saw G-Tech 500GB G-drive. http://store.apple.com/us/product/H4803VC/A/GTech_500GB_GDRIVE_Slim_Portable_USB_Drive?fnode=MTY1NDA0Nw&mco=MjI5NjcwNjM

Would this work? If not is there something you would recommend. I don't wish to use Time Machine, I just want a place where i can store all my music and movies for quick access.

Thanks :)



Answer
Go with a really good flash drive. my only problem with external hds are the physical limitations of the speed. The speed mainly depends on the rpm of the motor inside. If you can afford an EXTREMELY high rpm, go for it, but there are flash drives with terabyte space now (1000 GBS!)

What portable hard drive would you recommend (preferably 1TB)?




Jordan


I am looking into buying a portable hard drive. I study Graphic Design at college and a Hard drive would be useful. I currently have a USB which is only 4GB which I feel won't be enough.

I have some factors to consider

Reliability: Fast and easy to use and doesn't experience regular problems.

Portability: Easy to travel with.

Durability/Lasting factor: Doesn't brake easily and lasts for a long time

Memory: As I said before preferably a 1TB (3.0 USB hard drive)

Price: I am looking around the price of £50-£100 for an external hard drive.

I have had so many mixed reviews on external hard drives I'm finding it difficult to make a firm decision. All Answers will be appreciated but the best answer will be the one that best fits my criteria :D



Answer
iomega is very reliable. it also has a warranty that comes with it (every external hard drive does).

Many students at my school get WD (Western Digital) because it's cheaper, but many of them had issue with it (it's not connecting, it crashes easily, etc. etc.)

Iomega works well. It doesn't overheat like some of Seagate does.

Seagate overheats and not many student use it.

G (sold at Mac stores) have pretty good ratings. But I don't know of many people who have this, and not many ratings online (last time I checked).

Online at tech forums, people rate and crit which external hard drives works best and is most reliable. You can also check Best Buy and compare each hard drive with one another. You should also go into the hard drive company's website/forums which will most likely have buyer's ratings. You should check those.

When I did that, Iomega had best ratings. It also runs on Firewire, which is far faster than regular USB which most hard drives still rely on. When you work with large files, it's best to have firewire. Saves you time.




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