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10-27-2004, 04:06 PM
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Probably an internal drive inside an external enclosure. Cheapest is bad...the HD is already OUTSIDE your computer - don't need to skimp on safety. I recommend the Vantec NexStar combo enclosure.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...137&CatId=1204 Very compact, Firewire is good, and the base to mount it vertically is very stable. Both of the plates on the sides are aluminum, which act as heatsinks. I have a 160GB Maxtor in mine, nice and quiet (compared to my prebuilt Western Digital external). |
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10-27-2004, 04:39 PM
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Location: texas
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Look on NewEgg for good prices. Alot of times, you can get free shipping.
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10-27-2004, 04:40 PM
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I'm a family man - I run a family business.
Location: Wilson, NC
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Checkout www.techbargains.com for insane deals on external hard drives. They have them on there VERY frequently.
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10-27-2004, 08:02 PM
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Location: texas
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Funny, I went to the techbargains.com website, and saw an ad for NewEgg. Define irony.
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10-27-2004, 08:29 PM
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I'm a family man - I run a family business.
Location: Wilson, NC
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yep. techbargains and newegg.com are like this, yo newegg has great deals all around, techbargains.com has the SUPER FREAK deals that come once in a lifetime. I got all three of my 160 GB maxtor hard drives from bargains listed there. my last 160 GB hard drive (8 MB cache, 7200 RPM) I got for 70 bucks, NO rebates, brand new.
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10-27-2004, 08:39 PM
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Mine is an evil laugh
Location: Sydney, Australia
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I have a 160Gb lacie drive - I have used this brand quite a bit without any problems, and also used them as offsite backup (carried around in my backup) without.
I'm in Australia, so price is probably not something I can help you with.
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10-28-2004, 05:56 PM
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Not so great lurker
Location: NY
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I've found that dealsonic http://www.dealsonic.com/ has a better selection and better prices on external enclosures when compared to newegg.
In general it's much better/cheaper to go with the external enclosure and hd combo. |
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