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External hard drives

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 8:55 pm
by Lindaloo
Anyone have one? I am thinking about getting one and do not know if they are worth buying.

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 9:43 pm
by Aquawind
If for backup make sure they come with software to automate the backup..many don't and the windows backup is weak.. I suggest them for backup all the time versus burning CD disks which doesn't work to smooth. Overall they work fine though.. for storage and backup. Keep in mind they fail like any other Hard Drive and you can lose your data if your using it for storage.

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 10:25 pm
by Lindaloo
Thanks Paul. Is 250 enough?

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 11:17 pm
by senorpepr
250 should be more than enough... unless you plan on saving plenty of full-length movies.

I've had a 120GB external hard-drive for a couple of years now. I have it set up to my desktop, but have it set that my laptop can easily utilize it. That way, I don't need the same files on both computers. It's great.

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 11:56 pm
by Lindaloo
Thanks senor. That is exactly the feedback I was looking for. :cheesy: Happy New Year buddy.

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 9:02 am
by P.K.
The other option of course is a second internal HDD if you are using a PC. I'm doing this as I've run out of space and to back things up. Get far more storage space for your money that way.