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.

portable hard drive that has firewire 800?

David

i'm looking for a portable hard drive that supports firewire 800. There arent many so any suggestions?


btw i'm looking for 500gb minimum

Answer
I went to the Western Digital website and found this page listing all their portable hard drives:
http://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/index.asp?cat=9&language=en

And saw that "MyPassport Studio" was the only one with a FireWire interface, and it has a 500 GB capacity, here is its link:
http://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=569

Iomega has FireWire-capable portable hard drives:
http://go.iomega.com/en-us/products/external-hard-drive-portable/?partner=4760

Verbatim has FireWire-capable portable hard drives:
http://www.verbatim.com/products/detail.cfm?product_id=4EE521E6-1143-3415-5F0C056AB5BED33A&cat_id=811491E3-1143-3415-5F489CFD91C8F317

I went to Seagate's website and found the page for the FreeAgentGo, but this portable hard drive series is not FireWire-capable.

http://freeagent.seagate.com/en-us/hard-drive/portable-hard-drive/Free-Agent.html

SimpleTech does not have FireWire-capable portable hard drives, FireWire only in standard external hard drives:
http://www.simpletech.com/products/storage/pro-drive

Toshiba does not appear to have FireWire-capable portable hard drives, only USB.
http://sdd.toshiba.com/main.aspx?Path=StorageSolutions/ConsumerStorageProducts

IO Magic does not appear to have FireWire-capable portable hard drives, only USB.
http://www.iomagic.com/Categories/results.asp?cat=76

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Who sells these drives (in stores and online) ?

Best Buy - http://www.bestbuy.com/

CompUSA - http://www.compusa.com/

Staples - http://www.staples.com/

Office Max - http://www.officemax.com/

Office Depot - http://www.officedepot.com/

All depending on what is in stock.
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What does Staples do with hard drives removed from repaired computers?

Cari

My hard drive needed to be replaced due to a virus. I had to buy a new hard drive because it was $239 to transfer data from the old one and transfer to new drive. What will happen to my old drive and all the private, personal information and family photos that is on it?

Answer
You don't get a hard drive replaced just because you have a virus on it. Either they scammed you or you misunderstood them and the hard drive is defective. Many times, people mistake problematic software or a hardware problem with a virus or other malware.

Anyway, if you buy a new hard drive from them, then they should be able to recover what they can from the old hard drive (unless the hard drive is completely dead) and put the old data on the new drive.
Make sure that you tell them that you want your old files copied over to the new drive.

I think that the old drives get recycled. You usually don't have to worry about identity theft or other problems because the technicians usually don't waste their time on scanning all the data on your hard drive for things like that. Most technicians aren't scumbags.

Notes:
For data that can't be replaced (e.g. family photos, videos), you should save them to blank DVDs or even Blu-ray discs if you have a Blu-ray writer. Make 2 copies of each disc and store them in 2 different places for even better protection. Just make sure that your disc writing software is set to verify the data after it is written to the disc.

NEVER keep personal data on a phone or computer (especially a portable computer like a laptop).
What if it gets stolen? Your friend's and family's contact information won't be interesting to a thief, but some people store passwords, credit card information, bank card information, and other things like that on their computers.

Help! Question about External vs Portable hard drive?

Its Me

I'm about to go to Staples and I desperately need the Anwers! community's help! I'm pretty knowledgable about software and internet stuff, but I'm totally dumb when it comes to hardware, so I need you to help me pick the best item for my needs. Here's my situation.

My computer: Dell Optiplex 755 PC with 74.4 GB harddrive and Windows XP.

I don't have (and don't want) a lap top, so the only way to move files from place to place is with a flash drive (I have a 16GB). I live half the year in one state and then the other half of the year in another state. I have a monitor at both places, so I have to take my harddrive tower back and forth with me. I also have my computer cram packed with photos and video (I'm a photographer/videographer) and though I back up everything on discs, I HATE having to go through all of those discs to find anything. I want to be able to keep a copy of all of that stuff on my computer for easy access, and to able to easily transport it all.

SO..... there are three things on sale at Staples that I believe might help and I need you guys to choose the BEST one for me (these are the only options so please don't recommend "better" things):


IOMEGA PRESTIGE 1TB External Hard Drive
[This has a very sleek and small casing - easy to move]

SEAGATE GOFLEX 500GB Portable Hard Drive

IOMEGA EGO 320GB Portable Hard Drive

Prices are irrellivant to me.

So, I know the 1TB is great, but it is an external hard drive... vs. the PORTABLE 500GB and 320GB hard drives. Is it better for me to have a portable or external?

OK... and second question.... do I just plug these in to my main hard drive tower with a USB or something? I mean, maybe the issue over external vs. portable is irrellivant if they are both easy-plug-in by USB because the external unit is easily portable. But I don't know about these things. Does the external unit have to internally wired into my main harddrive?

I'm so confused I do not know what to do..... and we are leaving in 25 minutes to go to Staples so it's now or never.


THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!!!!!
Just to reinterate...
I have a DESK TOP - not a LAP TOP.

Answer
The portable is just smaller in size, with less capacity.

The external is often used for people with desktops whose computers don't really move. You can use them with laptops though.

Both accomplish the same thing though. And yes you attach them via USB.


That said, my vote is for the Seagate 500gb Portable HDD based on what I know of Seagate and its reputation.

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portable hard drive that has firewire 800?

David

i'm looking for a portable hard drive that supports firewire 800. There arent many so any suggestions?


btw i'm looking for 500gb minimum

Answer
I went to the Western Digital website and found this page listing all their portable hard drives:
http://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/index.asp?cat=9&language=en

And saw that "MyPassport Studio" was the only one with a FireWire interface, and it has a 500 GB capacity, here is its link:
http://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=569

Iomega has FireWire-capable portable hard drives:
http://go.iomega.com/en-us/products/external-hard-drive-portable/?partner=4760

Verbatim has FireWire-capable portable hard drives:
http://www.verbatim.com/products/detail.cfm?product_id=4EE521E6-1143-3415-5F0C056AB5BED33A&cat_id=811491E3-1143-3415-5F489CFD91C8F317

I went to Seagate's website and found the page for the FreeAgentGo, but this portable hard drive series is not FireWire-capable.

http://freeagent.seagate.com/en-us/hard-drive/portable-hard-drive/Free-Agent.html

SimpleTech does not have FireWire-capable portable hard drives, FireWire only in standard external hard drives:
http://www.simpletech.com/products/storage/pro-drive

Toshiba does not appear to have FireWire-capable portable hard drives, only USB.
http://sdd.toshiba.com/main.aspx?Path=StorageSolutions/ConsumerStorageProducts

IO Magic does not appear to have FireWire-capable portable hard drives, only USB.
http://www.iomagic.com/Categories/results.asp?cat=76

==========

Who sells these drives (in stores and online) ?

Best Buy - http://www.bestbuy.com/

CompUSA - http://www.compusa.com/

Staples - http://www.staples.com/

Office Max - http://www.officemax.com/

Office Depot - http://www.officedepot.com/

All depending on what is in stock.
.

What is a good portable hard dive to have for playing wow with all expansion packs(including cataclysm)?

Q. I was wondering if you could point out a good portable hard drive for playing wow or want the requirements are needed for the game. Thanks ahead of time.
was wondering if you could point out a good portable hard drive for playing wow or want are the requirements for playing the game normaly for the game. Thanks ahead of time.

Answer
http://www.staples.com/Western-Digital-Caviar-1TB-Internal-SATA-Hard-Drive-(black)/product_863703?cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-Shopping-_-Technology%3EHard_Drives-_-863703-WD10000LSRTL&cid=CSE:GoogleBase:Technology:Hard_Drives:863703:WD10000LSRTL

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What is a good portable hard dive to have for playing wow with all expansion packs(including cataclysm)?

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Q. I was wondering if you could point out a good portable hard drive for playing wow or want the requirements are needed for the game. Thanks ahead of time.
was wondering if you could point out a good portable hard drive for playing wow or want are the requirements for playing the game normaly for the game. Thanks ahead of time.

Answer
http://www.staples.com/Western-Digital-Caviar-1TB-Internal-SATA-Hard-Drive-(black)/product_863703?cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-Shopping-_-Technology%3EHard_Drives-_-863703-WD10000LSRTL&cid=CSE:GoogleBase:Technology:Hard_Drives:863703:WD10000LSRTL

Can I use an external hard drive with my Xbox?

Kyle

I am ordering a Seagate Backup Plus 500GB Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, (compatible with PC and Mac) from Staples. If I plug it into the USB input on my Xbox 360, (newest edition, 4GB) will I be able to select it as a storage device to save downloaded games to?

Answer
I know for sure that you can use a USB drive. You might as well try it out. There's nothing holding you back. Plug it in and see if it pops up when it asks you to pick which storage to get your saved games from.

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Can I use an external hard drive with my Xbox?

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Kyle

I am ordering a Seagate Backup Plus 500GB Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, (compatible with PC and Mac) from Staples. If I plug it into the USB input on my Xbox 360, (newest edition, 4GB) will I be able to select it as a storage device to save downloaded games to?

Answer
I know for sure that you can use a USB drive. You might as well try it out. There's nothing holding you back. Plug it in and see if it pops up when it asks you to pick which storage to get your saved games from.

Can I use an external hard drive with my Xbox?

Kyle

I am ordering a Seagate Backup Plus 500GB Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, (compatible with PC and Mac) from Staples. If I plug it into the USB input on my Xbox 360, (newest edition, 4GB) will I be able to select it as a storage device to save downloaded games to?

Thanks,
Kyle

Answer
Nope they are not combatible... Sorry anyways try bestbuy or amazon they sell official 320 gb hard drive for xboxs and 32 stick drives

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