I currently perform tape backups, but want to move over to backing up to external hard drives. I need to back up about 300GB of data, my exchange store and sql database and a full backup of my C:
2007-10-09 07:19:04 · 6 answers · asked by paiz310 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I find internal hard drives are much more reliable. They don't get banged around, have a better power supply, run cooler, they aren't unplugged while they are still writing corrupting the file system, etc.
As you need at least 300 GB of backup. Get a 500 GB or larger external hard drive. I always look for one that is rated 5 stars and has a lot of reviews. A 1000GB external hard drive costs almost as much as three 500GB external hard drives.
500 GB
LACIE Design by F.A. Porsche 301103U 500GB 7200 RPM External Hard Drive - $114.99
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others
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750 GB
Western Digital My Book Premium WDG1C7500N 750GB 7200 RPM External Hard Drive - $266.99
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1000GT; 1TB
Fantom G-Force MegaDisk MDC1000 1TB 7200 RPM External Hard Drive - $299.99
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Others
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If you have a home network you might consider adding an old computer on you network and and use it to backup files for all your computers. Install in it one or more 500GB internal hard drives at $110 each or less.
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2007-10-09 08:08:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Packard Bell External Hard Drives
1. Very Cheap
2. Small
3. Holds Up To 500Gb And Min Is 250gb
4. Easy To handle
2007-10-09 07:28:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are pretty much all similar in terms of resilience and speed... as long as they use the same interface. USB2 and firewire are both faster in streaming mode than most disk drives... so the drive is the limiting factor.
Go with whatever your local shop is selling as best value!
Alternatively, spend more and buy a NAS drive and hook it to your router. You can get 500Mb raid protected in a NAS for $200/£200+... or less if you buy a cheap NAS box from hong kong and put two disks of your own into it.
2007-10-09 07:25:19 · answer #3 · answered by bambamitsdead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-08 21:54:07 · answer #4 · answered by dickison 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's so many great brands out there. For full reviews and a list of affordable prices and features, check out NewEgg.Com. They have THE BEST prices. They have the same prices as Fry's Electronics, just about. Good luck!
2007-10-09 07:22:33 · answer #5 · answered by Brad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say Maxtor One Touch III.
I have a "mini"; "only 60GB. It connects through the USB ports. I also have a Maxtor Basic, 200 GB. There are bigger ones; check Radio Shack or Circuit City.
Yes, all software included IN the hard drive.
2007-10-09 07:24:51 · answer #6 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋