Recommend me a decent external hard drive!

Alpo · 04-19-2007, 02:35 PM

I need something for backing up my files and storing all that crap I have lying around (recording takes way too much space

). Must be at least 200-250GB, somewhat affordable and reliable. I'll gladly pay a little more for better quality. Firewire or USB.

fathead · 04-19-2007, 02:47 PM

I bought an Iomega black triple interface like six months ago and that worked out really well on Firewire 800. At the time they had the best reviews and software. Will soon need another one and I'm leaning toward the Seagate Freeagent Pro because of features but I'm still researching the reliability end of things.

TheReal7 · 04-19-2007, 02:58 PM

Buy an enclosure and a drive and build it yourself. Save a few bucks and you'll be set. I have 2 drives like this they work 100%

Digital Black · 04-19-2007, 03:03 PM

The mad dog brand of enclosures are really nice. Then you can swap out HD's at will..

D-EJ915 · 04-19-2007, 03:14 PM

I've got an Iomega and it works great, the WD ones are supposed to be awesome as well

as for building it yourself, this one is supposed to be better than sliced bread: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817145657

Alpo · 04-19-2007, 03:24 PM

Thanks! I'll check out the Iomega stuff. I just want something easy and reliable.

All_¥our_Bass · 03-18-2008, 10:03 PM

Western Digital 'My Book:Essential Edition.'

One terabyte for $230 at the best buy I went to.

avocado_green · 03-30-2008, 02:15 AM

I'll add another vote for the western digital mybook. Newegg usually has decent deals on them.

04-19-2007, 02:35 PM	#1
Alpo ... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 2,531 Real Name: Mancomb Main Seven: RG1527RB with BKP's Rig: Line 6 Toneport UX1 Thanked: 7	Recommend me a decent external hard drive! I need something for backing up my files and storing all that crap I have lying around (recording takes way too much space ). Must be at least 200-250GB, somewhat affordable and reliable. I'll gladly pay a little more for better quality. Firewire or USB. Through the darkness of futures past The magician longs to see One chants out between two worlds Fire Walk With Me

04-19-2007, 02:47 PM	#2
fathead I Am The Arm Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orbit of Kleptak43 Posts: 316 Real Name: Rob Main Seven: C7 Hellraiser Rig: Line6 PodXT Live Thanked: 5 / 1	I bought an Iomega black triple interface like six months ago and that worked out really well on Firewire 800. At the time they had the best reviews and software. Will soon need another one and I'm leaning toward the Seagate Freeagent Pro because of features but I'm still researching the reliability end of things. "There's a fish in the percolator!"

04-19-2007, 02:58 PM	#3
TheReal7 Mr. Melody Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In a cabin in the woods... Posts: 859 Main Seven: RG2027X Thanked: 8	Buy an enclosure and a drive and build it yourself. Save a few bucks and you'll be set. I have 2 drives like this they work 100% __________________ Scott Kroeker 7 String Melodic Guitarist www.scottkroeker.com www.myspace.com/scottkroekermusic

04-19-2007, 03:03 PM	#4
Digital Black Divinitus Infallibilis • Super Moderator • Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cleveland , Ohio Posts: 5,323 Real Name: Lord Andrew Main Seven: 2005 Ibanez RG1527BLK Rig: Rocktron + rack gear Thanked: 19	The mad dog brand of enclosures are really nice. Then you can swap out HD's at will.. Born of Fire//--\\ Consumed by it Divinitus Infallibilis

04-19-2007, 03:14 PM	#5
D-EJ915 <3's Tsukasa Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 16,616 Real Name: Kagami Main Seven: Blackjack ATX Rig: Randall RG75G2C Thanked: 201	I've got an Iomega and it works great, the WD ones are supposed to be awesome as well as for building it yourself, this one is supposed to be better than sliced bread: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817145657 My Site: əBCAir

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04-19-2007, 03:24 PM	#6
Alpo ... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 2,531 Real Name: Mancomb Main Seven: RG1527RB with BKP's Rig: Line 6 Toneport UX1 Thanked: 7	Thanks! I'll check out the Iomega stuff. I just want something easy and reliable.

03-18-2008, 10:03 PM	#7
All_¥our_Bass Hotter than Tifa!! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sevenstring.org Posts: 1,795 Real Name: Nicholas Main Seven: I don't has yetz :'( Main ERG: Hello Kitty Squire Strat Rig: BP80->Drive CD 100B Thanked: 29	Western Digital 'My Book:Essential Edition.' One terabyte for $230 at the best buy I went to. STARBUCK'S IST KRIEG!! "I don't know man. I'm pretty stoned right now. But all in all I think its just his crazy looking ears" - bulletbass man

03-30-2008, 02:15 AM	#8
avocado_green ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 25 Real Name: Nathan Main Seven: Schecter C-7 Blackjack Rig: Carvin AG100D Thanked: 2	I'll add another vote for the western digital mybook. Newegg usually has decent deals on them.

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