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Old 27 August 2012, 11:41 AM
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Question External Drive Advice Please

OK, I want to get a reliable 1TB external drive using USB 2.0 for power source.

Speed is not critical as it's just for back-up and I can leave my PC copying for hours if needed. Windows XP.

I usually end up with E-Buyer but any recommendations welcome. Don't want to spend too much (obviously )

Cheers, David
Old 27 August 2012, 12:23 PM
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Hi David

Here is few,which can be option for you,my friend using LaCie Rikiki for his work and he is happy,other friend have Buffalo external HDD

http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/1099...-external.html

http://www.dabs.com/products/samsung...m_content=Q200

http://www.ebuyer.com/255185-buffalo...edium=products

Jura
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Many thanks Jura,

I might try Pixmania as they have served me well in he past

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I bought one of these as my backup drive its rapid using usb 3 plus it was only 60 quid its gone up now though http://www.dabs.com/products/hitachi...l?fb=372&src=2
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Get yourself a USB3 external dive if you can - assuming your PC has a USB3 port.
Way faster than USB2
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Prob being xp it wont be, but yeah get usb 3 for when you uograde to that super mega new tower or laptop, i love mine.
I actually bought a caddy for 10 quid and popped in a spare drive i had , runs like a dream
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