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Thread ID: 77943 2007-03-28 20:53:00 A cheap external hard drive Strommer (42) Press F1
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536541 2007-03-30 00:04:00 I have not looked at any of the links given but I do recollect that it is very important for cooling that the case is aluminium. Much less important is a fan.
Misty :nerd:
Misty (368)
536542 2007-03-30 01:44:00 Are 2.5 inch hd's only in laptops?

They're obviously well suited for small form factor PCs like Shuttle XPC boxes, etc.
sal (67)
536543 2007-03-30 02:01:00 Be aware of one thing

If you buy an HD from a reputable dealer, it will have a 3 year factory warranty. If you get an external HD complete, it will have a 12 month one

However some discounters only have a 12 month guarantee

That is one reason why I prefer an external case and separate drive of my choice

There are external drive cases that have a 1 touch backup as well

Look at this site and if you like (no prices), check with your dealer but there must be others
Tony.br (4018)
536544 2007-03-30 03:09:00 Look at this site

???
Misty :confused:
Misty (368)
536545 2007-03-30 04:14:00 Look at this site
:rolleyes:

But I do agree with Tony, having bought that way off of him!!The first one,a Maxtor, died after 13 months, so now I'll always go the separate way.
Neil McC (178)
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