looking for a good external hdd. any suggestions? [Archive]

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dbcalo

11-29-04, 02:21 AM

im looking for a external hdd that is 80gb or greater, and is resonably priced (below $200).i would also really like to get one that is powered through usb/firewire too. compatibility with linux would be a plus!

what would you guys recommend?

t_dub

11-29-04, 02:46 AM

Nowadays there's no need to really buy an external HD so to speak.

I'd just buy an adapter/case thing and then a 200gig seagate IDE drive (or whatever hdd you want). I don't know if you can get one that runs off just the USB power though...

dbcalo

11-29-04, 02:48 AM

t_dub

11-29-04, 02:57 AM

Well apparently they have them
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-145-124&depa=0
One review says that he had minor issues powering the drie through USB though. You might want to just get 5400rpm drive or something if that'll help with the power consumption...

dbcalo

11-29-04, 03:04 AM

it seems maybe only the 2.5" drives can be powered by usb?

Sonny

11-29-04, 03:49 AM

There isnt enough power to handle a full size 7200RPM 200G+ HDD from any USB port. When choosing an external enclosure the most important thing is a high quality adaptor/wallwart/PSU since most of the IDE-USB circuits are generally the same.

dbcalo

11-29-04, 12:54 PM

can 3.5" drives smaller than 200gb be powered by usb? e.g. 80gb

Sonny

11-29-04, 06:37 PM

No. USB just doesnt have the power to support standard size HDD.

dbcalo

11-30-04, 12:23 AM

No. USB just doesnt have the power to support standard size HDD.

i guess i'll have to go with a laptop drive. does anyone know of some good 2.5" drives? i would prefer something in the range of 40-80gb.

i was thinking of putting the laptop drive in this: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-145-124&depa=0