External Hard Drives

SL65 · April 15th, 2005, 01:31 PM

Hey all,

Well i'm running out of space on my H/D (again!!) and I need to buy a new one. Why external?? Well my motherboard (Dell) will support a maximum of only 147.7 GB's images/smilies/thumbdown.gif

An External H/D is usually connected via USB or firewire and apparently it will work if it is USB

So Which one should I buy? I have my heart set on the new Maxtor OneTouch II (250 GB's) system. I made this thread to get your opinions...and I though it was an interesting topic. So what do you guys think I should get? images/smilies/unsure.gif

Anyone had experiences with any of them or have another one they thinks better?? I have about a week to decide..

http://img131.echo.cx/img131/5852/maxtora01b1200ug.jpg

Maxtor OneTouch I

http://img114.echo.cx/img114/7503/maxtoronetouch300gb2rk.jpg

Maxtor OneTouch II

http://img161.echo.cx/img161/3382/a9us013gv.jpg

Seagate External

http://img237.echo.cx/img237/1884/or8600000216293ih.jpg

Western Digital DualOption USB 2.0 External

hokiethang · April 15th, 2005, 01:49 PM

I have a 250GB Maxtor OneTouch II drive that I like. I also have an older maxtor 120GB external drive. As for which is better, I don't really know, I have never had problems with my maxtor external drives.

fnorre · April 15th, 2005, 02:07 PM

I have the external Segate in your pictures. It's fine, not sure what features I look for / need in an external harddrive. Hardly ever use it. Has firewire and USB2, and some blue leds...

ESPNSTI · April 15th, 2005, 02:24 PM

I think everyone and their dog knows my position by now:
Consider getting a DVD-RW drive.

jasonchiu · April 15th, 2005, 03:09 PM

why dont u buy the ones u make urself? their much cheaper, considering ur a kid like me as well, u might as well spend the money on other things rahter than ur computer. in HK i cna make one my self for about 200 bucks ( the whole casing) and 600 HKD for the 160gb hd

SL65 · April 15th, 2005, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hokiethang

I have a 250GB Maxtor OneTouch II drive that I like. I also have an older maxtor 120GB external drive. As for which is better, I don't really know, I have never had problems with my maxtor external drives.

I'm surprised you don't have the 300gb system what with your FTP and all..So I take it the OTII is good?? I want it for its "system backup" function.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESPNSTI

I think everyone and their dog knows my position by now:
Consider getting a DVD-RW drive.

Yes that will really make my life easier when i'm trying to search for a file of some sort...Could you imagine over 210GB's of data on DVD's images/smilies/eek.gif

Not a sensible solution really.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonchiu

why dont u buy the ones u make urself? their much cheaper, considering ur a kid like me as well, u might as well spend the money on other things rahter than ur computer. in HK i cna make one my self for about 200 bucks ( the whole casing) and 600 HKD for the 160gb hd

Wait jason are speaking of a USB H/D?? I need it to be USB. btw how the hell do you make one lol!!

jasonchiu · April 15th, 2005, 03:16 PM

yeah i am talkin bout that

in hk u can buy the box. which is cheap as dirt. comes with cooling fan and d/c plug whatver its called. then u buy the HD and thats it. u may also need to buy a ide to usb 2.0 cable.

i;m making one soon with a 8gb hd lol

ESPNSTI · April 15th, 2005, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL65AMG~V12~604BHP!!!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESPNSTI

I think everyone and their dog knows my position by now:
Consider getting a DVD-RW drive.

Yes that will really make my life easier when i'm trying to search for a file of some sort...Could you imagine over 210GB's of data on DVD's images/smilies/eek.gif

Not a sensible solution really.

I have almost 3 times that amount on DVDs and searching for a file works fine with a simple cataloging program.
My point of view is that I can probably fill up any HD of any size, and I'd be too lazy to make a backup of anything, so if a HD crashed, I'd be SOL.
That's why I have a small HD with a DVD-RW, that way I force myself to backup files.
Been doing this for several years now and it works like a charm.

bigfoot1942 · April 15th, 2005, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL65AMG~V12~604BHP!!!!!!!

Why external?? Well my motherboard (Dell) will support a maximum of only 147.7 GB's images/smilies/thumbdown.gif

An External H/D is usually connected via USB or firewire and apparently it will work if it is USB

remember this thread: http://forum.finalgear.com/viewtopic.php?t=3473

Only if you want to boot from that drive you need your motherboard to recognize the HD.

As far as i know you can make a bootable partition on the disk and boot from that (with the size of that partition being under that motherboard limit) and formatting the rest of the drive from Windows.

andyhui01 · April 15th, 2005, 04:06 PM

I agree with ESPNSTI... after my 120Gb HD crashed, I've been using 40gb on both my computers and just backing stuff on DVD-R's... it is much more reliable as well... and plus DVD-R's are dirt cheap, like a quarter for each DVD... if you manage to organize and categorize it properly, as ESPNSTI said, it would work images/smilies/wink.gif

But if you still insist on an external one SL55AMG, I suggest you build one, go to any computer mall, buy a External HD casing and separetly, buy a HD of capicity of your choice, plug it together and walla, you have a External HD and you save yourself alot of money images/smilies/wink.gif

jasonchiu · April 15th, 2005, 04:11 PM

true but i dont do that coz i never file my disks and they go on the floor and i walk on them and they dont read lol.

hokiethang · April 15th, 2005, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL65AMG~V12~604BHP!!!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by hokiethang

I have a 250GB Maxtor OneTouch II drive that I like. I also have an older maxtor 120GB external drive. As for which is better, I don't really know, I have never had problems with my maxtor external drives.

I'm surprised you don't have the 300gb system what with your FTP and all..So I take it the OTII is good?? I want it for its "system backup" function.

I actually bought the 250GB before I started with the FTP, plus I use it at home mostly to back up my stuff at home. I haven't used the system backup function on it, mostly because I only backup certain data and do it manually when it changes.

On the building one yourself, I have never had good luck with those, the mass storage controllers in all of the ones that I found were crap, and would lose connection with my PC in the middle of a file copy. My Maxtor drives have NEVER had problems like the ones I had with the build yourself ones.

TechZ · April 15th, 2005, 08:22 PM

I got myself a good case w/fan, and an IDE HD, does the job perfectly.

Get a good box and a Seagate (5yrs warranty) images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Making an internal HD an external one is alot cheaper and not much work.

Plus more choice as to the case for it.

///M · April 16th, 2005, 02:22 AM

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...215799&CatId=0

I have this enclosure. Cheap and it works great. there's no fans but there's mesh all around it so it still runs pretty cool.

evoWALO · April 16th, 2005, 02:24 AM

I would think Windows XP SP2 would solve that barrier. My Mac was limited to 128GB til I upgraded from 10.1 to 10.3. Some people might find this unacceptable but maybe deleting a few vids would solve your problems.

SL65 · April 16th, 2005, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyhui01

I agree with ESPNSTI... after my 120Gb HD crashed, I've been using 40gb on both my computers and just backing stuff on DVD-R's... it is much more reliable as well... and plus DVD-R's are dirt cheap, like a quarter for each DVD... if you manage to organize and categorize it properly, as ESPNSTI said, it would work images/smilies/wink.gif

But if you still insist on an external one SL55AMG, I suggest you build one, go to any computer mall, buy a External HD casing and separetly, buy a HD of capicity of your choice, plug it together and walla, you have a External HD and you save yourself alot of money images/smilies/wink.gif

SL65!!
yeah I wouldnt mind saving a few hundred bucks...i still like the Maxtor though images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESPNSTI

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL65AMG~V12~604BHP!!!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESPNSTI

I think everyone and their dog knows my position by now:
Consider getting a DVD-RW drive.

Yes that will really make my life easier when i'm trying to search for a file of some sort...Could you imagine over 210GB's of data on DVD's images/smilies/eek.gif

Not a sensible solution really.

I have almost 3 times that amount on DVDs and searching for a file works fine with a simple cataloging program.
My point of view is that I can probably fill up any HD of any size, and I'd be too lazy to make a backup of anything, so if a HD crashed, I'd be SOL.
That's why I have a small HD with a DVD-RW, that way I force myself to backup files.
Been doing this for several years now and it works like a charm.

Thats the beuty of this thing,"one touch" and everythings' backed up* including system settings.

Quote:

On the building one yourself, I have never had good luck with those, the mass storage controllers in all of the ones that I found were crap, and would lose connection with my PC in the middle of a file copy. My Maxtor drives have NEVER had problems like the ones I had with the build yourself ones.

Thats why i'd like to stick to a pre-made one...i'm no good with computer hardware images/smilies/wacko.gif

Quote:

Plus more choice as to the case for it.

Oh c'mon, the Maxtor case is pretty cool 8) images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Anywayz, i'm going to "Capitol City" today which is Sydneys equivalent to Tokyo..maybe i'll find a better alternative

Overheat · April 16th, 2005, 05:14 PM

Best external hard disk for me is:

LaCie 250GB USB 2

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/picture_library/dir_83/it_portal_pic_41873.jpg

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/labs/70463/la...0gb-usb-2.html

It's quiet and compact and is even better value than many internal hard disks!

jasonchiu · April 16th, 2005, 06:25 PM

wow, wonder how long they took to design that case lol

bihus · April 16th, 2005, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonchiu

wow, wonder how long they took to design that case lol

Simple is good. images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

TechZ · April 16th, 2005, 08:40 PM

LaCie always have great looking stuff, they even have a 1000gb model as I recall images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

April 15th, 2005, 01:31 PM	#1
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 9,189 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 41	External Hard Drives Hey all, Well i'm running out of space on my H/D (again!!) and I need to buy a new one. Why external?? Well my motherboard (Dell) will support a maximum of only 147.7 GB's An External H/D is usually connected via USB or firewire and apparently it will work if it is USB So Which one should I buy? I have my heart set on the new Maxtor OneTouch II (250 GB's) system. I made this thread to get your opinions...and I though it was an interesting topic. So what do you guys think I should get? Anyone had experiences with any of them or have another one they thinks better?? I have about a week to decide.. Maxtor OneTouch I Maxtor OneTouch II Seagate External Western Digital DualOption USB 2.0 External

April 15th, 2005, 01:49 PM	#2
hokiethang Global Moderator Joined: Nov 30th, 2004 Last Online: 12:17 AM Location: Northern Virginia, USA Age: 25 Posts: 2,249 Car: 2007 Durango Rep Power: 20	I have a 250GB Maxtor OneTouch II drive that I like. I also have an older maxtor 120GB external drive. As for which is better, I don't really know, I have never had problems with my maxtor external drives. __________________

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andyhui01 Joined: Jun 4th, 2004 Last Online: 12:33 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 8,514 Car: 00' Subaru Forester GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 28	I agree with ESPNSTI... after my 120Gb HD crashed, I've been using 40gb on both my computers and just backing stuff on DVD-R's... it is much more reliable as well... and plus DVD-R's are dirt cheap, like a quarter for each DVD... if you manage to organize and categorize it properly, as ESPNSTI said, it would work But if you still insist on an external one SL55AMG, I suggest you build one, go to any computer mall, buy a External HD casing and separetly, buy a HD of capicity of your choice, plug it together and walla, you have a External HD and you save yourself alot of money __________________

April 15th, 2005, 08:22 PM	#13
TechZ Captain Internet Joined: Dec 19th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bahrain Age: 24 Posts: 2,425 Car: Audi TT '08 Rep Power: 164	I got myself a good case w/fan, and an IDE HD, does the job perfectly. Get a good box and a Seagate (5yrs warranty) Making an internal HD an external one is alot cheaper and not much work. Plus more choice as to the case for it. __________________ techzonline.net

April 15th, 2005, 02:07 PM	#3
fnorre Joined: Mar 25th, 2005 Last Online: May 4th, 2008 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 218 Rep Power: 0	I have the external Segate in your pictures. It's fine, not sure what features I look for / need in an external harddrive. Hardly ever use it. Has firewire and USB2, and some blue leds...

April 15th, 2005, 03:09 PM	#5
jasonchiu Joined: May 26th, 2004 Last Online: August 26th, 2005 Location: hong kong Posts: 5,216 Rep Power: 0	why dont u buy the ones u make urself? their much cheaper, considering ur a kid like me as well, u might as well spend the money on other things rahter than ur computer. in HK i cna make one my self for about 200 bucks ( the whole casing) and 600 HKD for the 160gb hd

April 15th, 2005, 03:16 PM	#7
jasonchiu Joined: May 26th, 2004 Last Online: August 26th, 2005 Location: hong kong Posts: 5,216 Rep Power: 0	yeah i am talkin bout that in hk u can buy the box. which is cheap as dirt. comes with cooling fan and d/c plug whatver its called. then u buy the HD and thats it. u may also need to buy a ide to usb 2.0 cable. i;m making one soon with a 8gb hd lol

April 15th, 2005, 04:11 PM	#11
jasonchiu Joined: May 26th, 2004 Last Online: August 26th, 2005 Location: hong kong Posts: 5,216 Rep Power: 0	true but i dont do that coz i never file my disks and they go on the floor and i walk on them and they dont read lol.

April 16th, 2005, 02:22 AM	#14
///M Joined: Feb 28th, 2005 Last Online: December 17th, 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,067 Rep Power: 0	http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...215799&CatId=0 I have this enclosure. Cheap and it works great. there's no fans but there's mesh all around it so it still runs pretty cool. __________________

April 16th, 2005, 02:24 AM	#15
evoWALO Joined: Nov 11th, 2004 Last Online: January 6th, 2009 Location: Philippines / Naples, Florida Age: 28 Posts: 625 Rep Power: 18	I would think Windows XP SP2 would solve that barrier. My Mac was limited to 128GB til I upgraded from 10.1 to 10.3. Some people might find this unacceptable but maybe deleting a few vids would solve your problems.

April 16th, 2005, 05:14 PM	#17
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 25	Best external hard disk for me is: LaCie 250GB USB 2 http://www.pcpro.co.uk/labs/70463/la...0gb-usb-2.html It's quiet and compact and is even better value than many internal hard disks! __________________

April 16th, 2005, 06:25 PM	#18
jasonchiu Joined: May 26th, 2004 Last Online: August 26th, 2005 Location: hong kong Posts: 5,216 Rep Power: 0	wow, wonder how long they took to design that case lol

April 16th, 2005, 08:40 PM	#20
TechZ Captain Internet Joined: Dec 19th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bahrain Age: 24 Posts: 2,425 Car: Audi TT '08 Rep Power: 164	LaCie always have great looking stuff, they even have a 1000gb model as I recall __________________ techzonline.net

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