External harddrives

[headboard]

hi all,
are theses any good, if so what size would be a good size for storing downloaded bittorrent games, and anyone got a link to a cheap one which would suit my needs?
thx :eusa_danc

[brandon]

You can get 500GB ones for like 60 quid I think I saw on eBuyer.
They're not very expensive. Of course, you wouldn't need 500GB but you'd never run out of space!

[headboard]

The 1TB are only about £100, but didn't know if a external harddrive was worth buying

[brandon]

The 1TB are only about £100, but didn't know if a external harddrive was worth buying
Definitely. I got one a while ago, although it was only 80gb it was really quite small/portable. Better than a memory stick but not too big to bother you. (Unless you wanted it to keep it in your pocket or whatever).
Alot of the bigger size (capacity) ones are quite chunky though.

[headboard]

Okay, I was thinking of a bigger one to put on my desk, any ideas?

[Stephen!]

If you have the money, splash out and get a 1TB.

You know you want to.

[seniorJOSH]

Yeah they're very good, well worth it.

[GommeInc]

It depends how much space you're planning on using, 1TB will do you for the rest of your life while 500GB will keep you busy for a few years, if you are using it for films. I suggest one by Freecom, because it has the on/off switch and they're very reliable.

[headboard]

This look any good?
http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/3496946/Western-Digital-1TB-My-Book-2-Essential-Edition-USB2-0-External-Hard-Drive/Product.html#

[Andys]

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/123400
Theres a good 500gb one. I love the design of them freecoms.

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/137323
Thats the one you posted above but cheaper.

[Leetzgirl]

I heard buying two 500GB is cheaper then 1tb.

[Lycan]

I heard buying two 500GB is cheaper then 1tb.


Not really....

But then again do you really want to get the cheapest one about... where they've skipped on things to save cost

The Western digital 500gb Elements (which is the one mentioned on ebuyer earlier) is quite good but does have one or two flaws attached to it including that of extended daily use and corruption
But i still love it =)

[Leetzgirl]

Not really....

But then again do you really want to get the cheapest one about... where they've skipped on things to save cost

The Western digital 500gb Elements (which is the one mentioned on ebuyer earlier) is quite good but does have one or two flaws attached to it including that of extended daily use and corruption
But i still love it =)

I got quite a cheap one and it been working perfectly fine

Dont matter anyays :D

1tb should be okay

[N!ck]

Not a fan of Western Digital drives personally.

[Avux]

i bought a 500GB One couple days ago they are very good i transsfered all my files to it n my pc is fast i got mine from makro cash and carry and it was around 55 quid

[Lycan]

I got quite a cheap one and it been working perfectly fine

Dont matter anyays :D

1tb should be okay


So did i, brand new one £40 ... i was overjoyed

still not my favourite piece of external hardware, and i've tested quite a few

[TomTomDjin]

I Have A 12Gb One, I Have A Lot Of Stuff On There It Now Full But, I Just Had New Computer Custom Made So I Have 2TB In My Computer So I Dont Need It :D Lol, But Im Keeping, Easyer To Keep Then Copy Stuff Over, im Lazy:P
lol
Thanks
Tom!

[TomTomDjin]

So did i, brand new one £40 ... i was overjoyed

still not my favourite piece of external hardware, and i've tested quite a few


Where From?

[Recursion]

I haven't had any problems with the Internal 250GB Western Digital I have? It's been going strong for.. oo god knows probably about 4 years or something?

But I guess everyone has different experiences.

[Lycan]

Where From?

Ebay - I was in luck that the item had been badly described in the wrong catagory but brand new for £40 i was pretty happy i wasn't bid against.


I haven't had any problems with the Internal 250GB Western Digital I have? It's been going strong for.. oo god knows probably about 4 years or something?

But I guess everyone has different experiences.

What do you use it for? backups , storage or everyday use.. i've found that if plugged in constantly then the device and the computer argue causing instability but hasn't ruined my love for wd yet.