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Need recommendations for 500GB external USB drive



 
 
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Old November 30th 09, 12:32 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices,microsoft.public.windows.vista.general,m.p.w.vista.performance_maintenance
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Default Need recommendations for 500GB external USB drive

My external drive just crashed and I use it solely for backup of my
systems. Since I haven't had much luck with the reliability of
external drives, I welcome suggestions for a drive that holds
approximately 500GB. The one I have now is 466GB capacity. Thank
you......
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Old November 30th 09, 01:14 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices,microsoft.public.windows.vista.general,m.p.w.vista.performance_maintenance
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My external drive just crashed and I use it solely for backup of my
systems.


Why did it crash, when only used for back-up?
A bit more info is needed, I think.

Harry

Since I haven't had much luck with the reliability of
external drives, I welcome suggestions for a drive that holds
approximately 500GB. The one I have now is 466GB capacity. Thank
you......


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Old November 30th 09, 01:14 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices,microsoft.public.windows.vista.general,m.p.w.vista.performance_maintenance
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wrote in message
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My external drive just crashed and I use it solely for backup of my
systems.


Why did it crash, when only used for back-up?
A bit more info is needed, I think.

Harry

Since I haven't had much luck with the reliability of
external drives, I welcome suggestions for a drive that holds
approximately 500GB. The one I have now is 466GB capacity. Thank
you......


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Old November 30th 09, 04:50 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices,microsoft.public.windows.vista.general
vista bill
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Default Need recommendations for 500GB external USB drive

On Nov 29, 10:49*pm, "Stan Starinski"
China@stealsUSJobsPatentsSoftwareMusicVideo wrote:
a) Seagate
b) Hitachi/SimpleTechnologies

Check these at Ecost.com:

Seagate 500GB FreeAgent Desk External USB Hard Drive - ST305004FDA2E1RK
Only thing I don't like is white color.
$50 for 500GBhttp://www.ecost.com/Detail/External+Storage/Seagate/ST305004FDA2E1RK...

Transcend 320GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive - TS320GSJ25M
$64 MILITARY DROP-TESTED *New modelhttp://www.ecost.com/Detail/External+Storage/Transcend/TS320GSJ25M/41...

You can buy my hardly-used 120GB for 5 dollars, I know it's tiny but who
knows maybe 120GB is partially OK dfor someone for 5 bucks?

IF YOU HAVE MONEY check:
Seagate Replica 500 GB Complete Multi-PC Backup System with Dock-Silver -
ST905004BDA101-RKhttp://www.ecost.com/Detail/External+Storage/Seagate/ST905004BDA101-R...
$120

Seagate USB 2.0 External Hard Drive - STM307504OTA3E1-RK
750GB capacity,External, 7200 rpm, Spindle Speed, 16MB Buffer Size
$160 but it will keep you happy for years, in terms of performance, unless
you damage drives routinely which may indicate some systemic problem with
your setup and so this drive coul dbe busted before its specs become
obsolete

IF YOU DON"T HAVE MONEY:
JUST GOTO EBAY.
Almost 1/3 of my company's tools came from Ebay, professional tools, cheaper
than anywhere else but of course unlike normal seller tyou take chances with
Ebay... risk. *I was burned once however, in all the years, someone sold me
half-dead RF Generator


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"You can buy my hardly-used 120GB for 5 dollars, I know it's tiny but
who
knows maybe 120GB is partially OK dfor someone for 5 bucks?"

Wow! I'd like to have it.

Bill
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Old November 30th 09, 03:45 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices,microsoft.public.windows.vista.general,m.p.w.vista.performance_maintenance
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Default Need recommendations for 500GB external USB drive

Seagate 500mb, 2yr warranty, 49.99 today at newegg.

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My external drive just crashed and I use it solely for backup of my
systems. Since I haven't had much luck with the reliability of
external drives, I welcome suggestions for a drive that holds
approximately 500GB. The one I have now is 466GB capacity. Thank
you......


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Old November 30th 09, 03:45 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices,microsoft.public.windows.vista.general,m.p.w.vista.performance_maintenance
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Default Need recommendations for 500GB external USB drive

Seagate 500mb, 2yr warranty, 49.99 today at newegg.

wrote in message
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My external drive just crashed and I use it solely for backup of my
systems. Since I haven't had much luck with the reliability of
external drives, I welcome suggestions for a drive that holds
approximately 500GB. The one I have now is 466GB capacity. Thank
you......


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Old December 1st 09, 10:46 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices,microsoft.public.windows.vista.general,m.p.w.vista.performance_maintenance
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On Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:45:07 -0500, "rak" wrote:

Seagate 500mb, 2yr warranty, 49.99 today at newegg.

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My external drive just crashed and I use it solely for backup of my
systems. Since I haven't had much luck with the reliability of
external drives, I welcome suggestions for a drive that holds
approximately 500GB. The one I have now is 466GB capacity. Thank
you......


Out of town for a few weeks - will check back then. Thanks......
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Old December 1st 09, 10:46 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices,microsoft.public.windows.vista.general,m.p.w.vista.performance_maintenance
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Default Need recommendations for 500GB external USB drive

On Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:45:07 -0500, "rak" wrote:

Seagate 500mb, 2yr warranty, 49.99 today at newegg.

wrote in message
.. .

My external drive just crashed and I use it solely for backup of my
systems. Since I haven't had much luck with the reliability of
external drives, I welcome suggestions for a drive that holds
approximately 500GB. The one I have now is 466GB capacity. Thank
you......


Out of town for a few weeks - will check back then. Thanks......
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Old December 1st 09, 10:47 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices,microsoft.public.windows.vista.general,m.p.w.vista.performance_maintenance
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Default Need recommendations for 500GB external USB drive

On Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:45:07 -0500, "rak" wrote:

Seagate 500mb, 2yr warranty, 49.99 today at newegg.

wrote in message
.. .

My external drive just crashed and I use it solely for backup of my
systems. Since I haven't had much luck with the reliability of
external drives, I welcome suggestions for a drive that holds
approximately 500GB. The one I have now is 466GB capacity. Thank
you......


Out of town for a few weeks - will check back then. Thanks......
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Old December 1st 09, 10:47 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices,microsoft.public.windows.vista.general,m.p.w.vista.performance_maintenance
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Default Need recommendations for 500GB external USB drive

On Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:45:07 -0500, "rak" wrote:

Seagate 500mb, 2yr warranty, 49.99 today at newegg.

wrote in message
.. .

My external drive just crashed and I use it solely for backup of my
systems. Since I haven't had much luck with the reliability of
external drives, I welcome suggestions for a drive that holds
approximately 500GB. The one I have now is 466GB capacity. Thank
you......


Out of town for a few weeks - will check back then. Thanks......
 




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