External hard disk - United Bimmer Community

**zeaq328i** · 04-16-2005, 11:21 AM

Is it reliable?I want it for my HP laptop since it's full of games.I want a external hard disk to store my music and pictures and assignment files.My pen drive is not so reliable since it always off itself.

Thanks in advance.

zeaq,

**komodo** · 04-16-2005, 02:39 PM

Yes, it's reliable... it's a normal hard drive inside of a shell. The only downside in external hard drives is the speed. If you get a USB one, they can be pretty slow to read and write. Firewire is better, USB 2.0 is decent.... but obviously nothing can compare to a normal internal hard drive.

**Zulu95** · 04-16-2005, 04:47 PM

I have both a firewire drive and a NetDisk network drive. The network drive is great as I can access it directly from all my computers without having to have more than one active at any time. 80 gigs of fast storage and, as it is contains a 3.5" HDD easily upgradeable in the future.

**94bmw325i** · 04-16-2005, 10:15 PM

My dad bought a 160 gb external hard drive. It is very fast for a usb connection. Even though the port we use is not a fast usb connection according to the computer. I am sure that with firewire it would be very fast. I also just installed a new 120 gb hard drive about 45 mins ago!

I think my dad got his from best buy and it is a well known brand, i'll take a look tomorrow.

**///Milk** · 04-16-2005, 10:34 PM

wouldn't an external HDD just be better for backing up? or would it be alright as a slave drive? or no, becuz of transfer speed

**zeaq328i** · 04-18-2005, 01:17 AM

OK.I've just bought a 60GB external hard disk.So if i were to install a game, can i put the game in there?Just wondering

zeaq,

**komodo** · 04-18-2005, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by zeaq328i

OK.I've just bought a 60GB external hard disk.So if i were to install a game, can i put the game in there?Just wondering

zeaq,

Sure, it's like another normal hard drive inside your computer... just a bit slower.

**cruzin 323is** · 04-18-2005, 11:24 AM

i would say get a 1gig flash drive, but with that money, u can buy a 200gig hard disk!

**zeaq328i** · 04-19-2005, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by cruzin 323is

i would say get a 1gig flash drive, but with that money, u can buy a 200gig hard disk!

200Gig...

.That would be very expensive here.The 60GB hard disk costs me $230.

zeaq,

**cruzin 323is** · 04-19-2005, 05:26 PM

i can get a 200 gig hd, for about 150 USD!... the 1 gig flash drive is about that price too

**94bmw325i** · 04-19-2005, 09:16 PM

wow zeag, that is very expensive!!!

**zeaq328i** · 04-20-2005, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 94bmw325i

wow zeag, that is very expensive!!!

hehe Tax...

**bitcore** · 04-20-2005, 09:09 AM

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...00594-1&ps=ho4
250GB for 130$ It's SATA though
SATA enclosures on ebay

OR

Western Digital Dual-Option 120GB External Hard Drive
80$ after 2 rebates
1 2
Better hurry on that one, rebates expire the 23 (IE: buy the drive before the 23 and you will be fine)

BTW, you are probably going to need a buddy in the states to ship this crap to you and fill out the rebate forums.

**Ciscokid** · 04-20-2005, 09:31 AM

The chepaest way to get an external hard drive is to get an external enclosure, then put a drive in it. You will save at least $40, and get a better drive.

**zeaq328i** · 04-20-2005, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bitcore

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...00594-1&ps=ho4
250GB for 130$ It's SATA though
SATA enclosures on ebay

OR

Western Digital Dual-Option 120GB External Hard Drive
80$ after 2 rebates
1 2
Better hurry on that one, rebates expire the 23 (IE: buy the drive before the 23 and you will be fine)

BTW, you are probably going to need a buddy in the states to ship this crap to you and fill out the rebate forums.

Thanks anywhere...I think it's a complicated to buy stuff on the net where shipping, customs tax is a hassel.And if the product has a defect,i'll be having some problems on shipping it back there to get a replacement.

Ciscokid,
Hehe... what is external enclosure?