1TB External HDD

lee_what2004 · 26th Feb 2009, 10:08 AM

in market for 3.5'' external hdd now since my dvd starts to fail me

budget wise should be around MYR 400 but can strecth to MYR 450 or even

usb connection should be enough.

the point that I would really stress is the adaptor, if possible, no brick adaptor, at least not big one.
Not that I'd bring it to anywhere, but when I do, I'd prefer its little more portable. I don't have that much space left on my backpack.
Hate messy table + hate dragging a lot of adaptor

but then I'll need 1TB to store all my dvd before its too late.

considering WD MyBook Essential Edition but I'm concern about the AC Adapter,
is it similiar with the notebook adapter one or is it like bulky handphone charger, as what I saw from some review in the internet

If its like the charger, this would be my top choice.
But then I guess malaysian version and the US would be different, still I'm not sure.

another choice would be buying one hdd and sarotech enclosure since its adaptor is integrated with the enclosure, only need to plug power cable.
Yeah, if anything went wrong, I'll have to replace the whole enclosure, but that's the risk I'm willing to take.

As for price for both, shouldn't be far apart, so in this matter, its not really matter that much.
durability.... based on luck I guess

or is there other choice?

Chai · 26th Feb 2009, 02:03 PM

Myabe you can consider 500GB 2.5" if you are worried about the adapter.

Lacus · 26th Feb 2009, 09:10 PM

hmm, well..get those Ext hdd that comes with enclosure.. since it's around the same price as a Internal HDD without the casing...1tb here is retailing around lets see...Rm355...with casing..while those internal hdd cost around Rm350

lee_what2004 · 26th Feb 2009, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chai

Myabe you can consider 500GB 2.5" if you are worried about the adapter.

That might do, but I just afraid it will be full in no time. Can't affort second drive in near time

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lacus

hmm, well..get those Ext hdd that comes with enclosure.. since it's around the same price as a Internal HDD without the casing...1tb here is retailing around lets see...Rm355...with casing..while those internal hdd cost around Rm350

which model is that?

Chai · 26th Feb 2009, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee_what2004

That might do, but I just afraid it will be full in no time. Can't affort second drive in near time

which model is that?

Maxtor is quite cheap.

Lacus · 27th Feb 2009, 12:11 AM

yeah, it's maxtor. Those wd books if not mistaken cost above Rm200 o_o'

Falcone · 27th Feb 2009, 08:41 AM

I'm using a maxtor 1Tb Basic, not to say it has a nice design, everything is pretty basic. But I do like the fact that it does park itself when idle, dunno whether it's a feature but none of my external casing does that. The power adapter is small, about the size of a handphone charger.

But seems people are wary of Seagate/Maxtor product

lee_what2004 · 27th Feb 2009, 08:55 AM

is it like this?

though that's from unboxing of WD MyBook, but some other picture also display brick adaptor.

if maxtor basic's adaptor like that, then I'll go to maxtor.

Falcone · 27th Feb 2009, 09:07 AM

Yeah mine is about that size, maybe abit smaller.

lee_what2004 · 27th Feb 2009, 09:14 AM

ok, smaller, nice

can it stand or have to lie down?

26th Feb 2009, 10:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
lee_what2004 Super Active Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 1,352 Reputation: 1149 Rep Power: 15	1TB External HDD in market for 3.5'' external hdd now since my dvd starts to fail me budget wise should be around MYR 400 but can strecth to MYR 450 or even usb connection should be enough. the point that I would really stress is the adaptor, if possible, no brick adaptor, at least not big one. Not that I'd bring it to anywhere, but when I do, I'd prefer its little more portable. I don't have that much space left on my backpack. Hate messy table + hate dragging a lot of adaptor but then I'll need 1TB to store all my dvd before its too late. considering WD MyBook Essential Edition but I'm concern about the AC Adapter, is it similiar with the notebook adapter one or is it like bulky handphone charger, as what I saw from some review in the internet If its like the charger, this would be my top choice. But then I guess malaysian version and the US would be different, still I'm not sure. another choice would be buying one hdd and sarotech enclosure since its adaptor is integrated with the enclosure, only need to plug power cable. Yeah, if anything went wrong, I'll have to replace the whole enclosure, but that's the risk I'm willing to take. As for price for both, shouldn't be far apart, so in this matter, its not really matter that much. durability.... based on luck I guess or is there other choice? __________________ Once a wise-man said : Chapter 1: Don't ever compare if you want to stay constant..... Chapter 2: Whatever you have done in the internet, you will never get away from it... Chapter 3:To be continued after I thought another one

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