External Hard Drive

**DaveMo~** · Nov 4, 2006, 11:49pm

I've been thinking of getting an external harddrive for a couple of reasons. One is to move large files between un-networked computers and two is for storage of backups.

What's your experience with external harddrives? Any recommendations?

I've thought about getting this Maxtor OneTouch since I've had a smaller Maxtor external and several Maxtor internals. Thoughts? Also, I like the USB 2.0 and it's a 3.5" drive.

Dave

**nick89** · Nov 5, 2006, 01:08am

Yeah, I have a Maxtor OneTouch 250GB. It works for me pretty good.

**DaveMo~** · Nov 5, 2006, 12:58pm

That makes me feel better. Now I definitely know where to come when I have questions.

How's the transfer speed?

Dave

**nick89** · Nov 5, 2006, 10:12pm

Well it makes full use of the USB 2.0. I couldn't tell you exact figures, but it isn't slow.

**DaveMo~** · Nov 8, 2006, 08:38am

I've been told two different things on the speed of the USB cable, and they're totally opposite.

One says that it's fast, like being mounted right in the case. And the other says that it is a cable and slows save speeds down. I don't know, yet.

Dave

**nick89** · Nov 9, 2006, 05:56am

It's not going to be as fast as internal hard drive, but it's not slow enough to be problematic. I suppose it depends on how much data you're moving and how often. If you're going to want to shift 20GB every day, an external drive (be it on USB 2.0 or Firewire) is not for you.

**DaveMo~** · Nov 11, 2006, 11:00am

My everyday usage will still be handled by my SanDisk Flash drive. The exernal will handle the occassional large files and backups.

Gee, I'm waiting on a paycheck so I can order it!!!

Dave

**DaveMo~** · Dec 10, 2006, 12:59pm

It came while I was out of town!

I've got it unboxed, but I haven't tried it out yet. Very soon though!

Dave

**64-Bit Man** · Dec 15, 2006, 02:44am

On Black Friday, I got a 250GB My Book Western Digital External HD. One of the best buys i've made^^ It was $59...retail $149 I think... I love it, i'm moving all of my old CD's to it. 7200RPM...always nice^^ It is nicely designed so you could have it sideways or upways. Nice enough to put it in a bookshelf =p

**KML9870** · Jan 10, 2007, 10:27pm

An external hard drive is going to be my next purchase. I have my machine, and two kids machines at home...need to back up. I also have over just under 45k pics on my hdd that definately need backing up since about half of them are scans of pics that don't exist anymore!!

Nov 4, 2006, 11:49pm	#1 (permalink) External Hard Drive
DaveMo~ Witty Title Posts: 1,451 Name: Dave Karma:	I've been thinking of getting an external harddrive for a couple of reasons. One is to move large files between un-networked computers and two is for storage of backups. What's your experience with external harddrives? Any recommendations? I've thought about getting this Maxtor OneTouch since I've had a smaller Maxtor external and several Maxtor internals. Thoughts? Also, I like the USB 2.0 and it's a 3.5" drive. Dave __________________ Trying this out: My Dollar Store Let me know what you think! TNT Rules! :: TNT Partners & Links :: WT:: Free Trade Publications :: Yuwie Need an alternative to AdSense?

Nov 5, 2006, 01:08am	#2 (permalink) Re: External Hard Drive
nick89 Idiotic Tendancies Posts: 393 Name: Nick Karma:	Yeah, I have a Maxtor OneTouch 250GB. It works for me pretty good. __________________ My Blog

Nov 5, 2006, 12:58pm	#3 (permalink) Re: External Hard Drive
DaveMo~ Witty Title Posts: 1,451 Name: Dave Karma:	That makes me feel better. Now I definitely know where to come when I have questions. How's the transfer speed? Dave __________________ Trying this out: My Dollar Store Let me know what you think! TNT Rules! :: TNT Partners & Links :: WT:: Free Trade Publications :: Yuwie Need an alternative to AdSense?

Nov 5, 2006, 10:12pm	#4 (permalink) Re: External Hard Drive
nick89 Idiotic Tendancies Posts: 393 Name: Nick Karma:	Well it makes full use of the USB 2.0. I couldn't tell you exact figures, but it isn't slow. __________________ My Blog

Nov 8, 2006, 08:38am	#5 (permalink) Re: External Hard Drive
DaveMo~ Witty Title Posts: 1,451 Name: Dave Karma:	I've been told two different things on the speed of the USB cable, and they're totally opposite. One says that it's fast, like being mounted right in the case. And the other says that it is a cable and slows save speeds down. I don't know, yet. Dave __________________ Trying this out: My Dollar Store Let me know what you think! TNT Rules! :: TNT Partners & Links :: WT:: Free Trade Publications :: Yuwie Need an alternative to AdSense?

Nov 9, 2006, 05:56am	#6 (permalink) Re: External Hard Drive
nick89 Idiotic Tendancies Posts: 393 Name: Nick Karma:	It's not going to be as fast as internal hard drive, but it's not slow enough to be problematic. I suppose it depends on how much data you're moving and how often. If you're going to want to shift 20GB every day, an external drive (be it on USB 2.0 or Firewire) is not for you. __________________ My Blog

Nov 11, 2006, 11:00am	#7 (permalink) Re: External Hard Drive
DaveMo~ Witty Title Posts: 1,451 Name: Dave Karma:	My everyday usage will still be handled by my SanDisk Flash drive. The exernal will handle the occassional large files and backups. Gee, I'm waiting on a paycheck so I can order it!!! Dave __________________ Trying this out: My Dollar Store Let me know what you think! TNT Rules! :: TNT Partners & Links :: WT:: Free Trade Publications :: Yuwie Need an alternative to AdSense?

Dec 10, 2006, 12:59pm	#8 (permalink) Re: External Hard Drive
DaveMo~ Witty Title Posts: 1,451 Name: Dave Karma:	It came while I was out of town! I've got it unboxed, but I haven't tried it out yet. Very soon though! Dave __________________ Trying this out: My Dollar Store Let me know what you think! TNT Rules! :: TNT Partners & Links :: WT:: Free Trade Publications :: Yuwie Need an alternative to AdSense?

Dec 15, 2006, 02:44am	#9 (permalink) Re: External Hard Drive
64-Bit Man Advanced Member Posts: 115 Karma:	On Black Friday, I got a 250GB My Book Western Digital External HD. One of the best buys i've made^^ It was $59...retail $149 I think... I love it, i'm moving all of my old CD's to it. 7200RPM...always nice^^ It is nicely designed so you could have it sideways or upways. Nice enough to put it in a bookshelf =p

Jan 10, 2007, 10:27pm	#10 (permalink) Re: External Hard Drive
KML9870 Junior Member Posts: 10 Name: Kandi Karma:	An external hard drive is going to be my next purchase. I have my machine, and two kids machines at home...need to back up. I also have over just under 45k pics on my hdd that definately need backing up since about half of them are scans of pics that don't exist anymore!! __________________ ~~Kandi~~ Commit random acts of kindness frequently! http://woodsideumc.kandisweb.com/Index.html

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