Hailey Jo
not sure if i would take it with me when i travel or not, but i know that a portable one would be better for that, but would it hurt any external hd if i take it along?
i have a vist os.
I have a few games that take up space, so i wanted to get a seperate hd for that kind of stuff and other files, so i can free up space on the laptops hd.
just need to figure out my best options for the money!
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An external hard drive (hope you mean 3.5") would work just as well. If you want to carry a big box (relatively speaking - to a 2.5" portable hard drive), its upto you.
With an external hard drive, you will also have to carry the power adapter. The portable hard drive works off the USB power connection (same connection for data and power).
I would definitely take a portable one - only its generally more expensive (cost per MB).
An external hard drive (hope you mean 3.5") would work just as well. If you want to carry a big box (relatively speaking - to a 2.5" portable hard drive), its upto you.
With an external hard drive, you will also have to carry the power adapter. The portable hard drive works off the USB power connection (same connection for data and power).
I would definitely take a portable one - only its generally more expensive (cost per MB).
Cheap External Hard Drives?
Harry
Where can i get a cheap portable external hard drive without buying on Ebay or Amazon etc? What is 'rotational speed'? What is 2.5" and 3.5"? My computer has 18GB Free space out 34GB, what do you recommend?
Is the 'SEAGATE 2.5" FreeAgent Go 320GB Blue External Hard Drive' ok?
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0096956496.1236498089@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccejadegjfffdfgcflgceggdhhmdgmh.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=503407&category_oid=
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If you want portable you'll want a 2.5". If you buy a 3.5" they are heavier and require a power pack.
The hard drive you have linked to looks like a good one. This one will just plug and play into your computer. I have a similar one to this (160GB) and it is great.
18GB spare is still a good amount if you are short of cash and need to save up, but an external hard drive is always a good idea to back up important data.
I wouldn't worry about the rotation speed, I think that is just to do with how fast the drive is read, but when it is only back data that doesn't matter.
Get a drive you like the look of.
I'll give you a suggestion. If you are getting the above drive buy a 'Case Logic Hard Drive Protective Case' I have one of these to protect my drive. They cost £14.99 at PC World or £8.00 at Staples. When I had my first external hard drive my daughter pushed it off the sofa and broke the hard drive so when I replaced it I brought a hard protective case for it.
If you want portable you'll want a 2.5". If you buy a 3.5" they are heavier and require a power pack.
The hard drive you have linked to looks like a good one. This one will just plug and play into your computer. I have a similar one to this (160GB) and it is great.
18GB spare is still a good amount if you are short of cash and need to save up, but an external hard drive is always a good idea to back up important data.
I wouldn't worry about the rotation speed, I think that is just to do with how fast the drive is read, but when it is only back data that doesn't matter.
Get a drive you like the look of.
I'll give you a suggestion. If you are getting the above drive buy a 'Case Logic Hard Drive Protective Case' I have one of these to protect my drive. They cost £14.99 at PC World or £8.00 at Staples. When I had my first external hard drive my daughter pushed it off the sofa and broke the hard drive so when I replaced it I brought a hard protective case for it.
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