
What is the best external hard drive?
I want to buy an external hard drive. My main concern is reliability and size.
I have found 3 that i like, and need help choosing between the 3. Other recommendations are welcomed. I want one that is durable and reliable.
http://cgi.ebay.com/STYLISH-2-5-Pocket-External-Hard-Drive-WD-100GB-Green_W0QQitemZ350003607842QQihZ022QQcategoryZ116254QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p1638.m118
http://cgi.ebay.com/120GB-2-5-EXTERNAL-POCKETSIZE-SLIM-HARD-DRIVE-120-GB-G_W0QQitemZ120200904408QQihZ002QQcategoryZ130871QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
http://cgi.ebay.com/WD-Passport-USB-Portable-Hard-Drive-120GB-Win-Vista-NEW_W0QQitemZ270197481169QQihZ017QQcategoryZ116256QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Reliability would mean a raid 0 external.
(mirror image)
Basically raid 0 means if one drive dies, the other will still be there.
http://cgi.ebay.com/G-Tech-G-RAID2-500-GB-EXTERNAL-RAID-0-Triple-Interface_W0QQitemZ320199253018QQihZ011QQcategoryZ116258QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
The maxtor externals (1tb) can be configured for raid 0 (750gb) and use the fast firewire 400 interface or usb 2.0.
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Slim External DVD/CD-RW
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Toshiba PA3761U-1DV2 Portable/Slim USB SuperMulti DVD-Writer
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Slim External Laptop Notebook Rewriteable CD and 8X DVD +/- RW Double/Dual Layer Read/write DVD Drive USB2.0
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External Slim USB 2.0 CD-RW CD-ROM CDRW Burner Drive
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Super Slim External IEEE 802.11b/g/n,150Mbps,USB 2.0 Wifi Wireless LAN Adapter
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Small Hard Drive Case for Ultra Protection for Mini / Slim External HardDrives
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Small Hard Drive Case for Ultra Protection for Mini / Slim External HardDrives - Provides Storage for IOMEGA eGo and accessory cables ( Internal case dimentions: 6 x 3.75 x 1.25 see compatibility below ) *** Includes Accessory Bag
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Samsung EXTERNAL SLIM DVDRW BLACK
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External Multi Slim ODD Drive
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Targus DVD/CD-RW Slim External Drive
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Targus Rewriteable DVD±RW Slim External DVD-Writer
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Buslink Disk-On-The-Go RFID Encrypted External Slim Drive
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Targus DVD/CD-RW Slim External Drive - CD-RW/DVD-ROM - USB - External
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Targus DVD/CD-RW Slim External Drive - CD-RW/DVD-ROM - USB - External
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External 8x Slim DVD-RW
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Targus CD-ROM Slim External Drive - USB - External
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Targus CD-ROM Slim External Drive - USB - External
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Targus CD-ROM Slim External Drive
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Targus DVD/CD-RW Slim External Drive
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Lite-On LITEON TOP LOAD EXTERNAL SLIM DVD ROM,BLK,RETAIL,USB POWER
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LG 8X DVD-WRITER USB RETAIL BLK RETAIL EXTERNAL SLIM BLACK W/SW DL
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ASUS SDRW-08D1S-U 8x DVD - (Double-layer) - DVD-RAM/�R/�RW - 8x 8x 8x (DVD) - 24x 16x 24x (CD) - USB - External - White - Retail
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Targus Rewriteable DVD�RW Slim External DVD-Writer - DVD�R/�RW - USB - External
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Targus Rewriteable DVD RW Slim External DVD-Writer
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Kingston 4GB DataTraveler Mini Slim USB Flash Drive - 4 GB - USB - External
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Teac PU-DVR10 8x DVD-ROM Slim Drive - DVD-ROM - 8x (DVD) - USB - External - Black
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PU-DVR10 8x DVD-ROM Slim Drive - DVD-ROM - 8x (DVD) - USB - External - White
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Teac PU-DVR10 8x DVD-ROM Slim Drive - DVD-ROM - 8x (DVD) - USB - External - Black
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StarTech.com Storage Enclosure - External - Silver
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Teac 24x/8x CD/DVD Combo Drive - CD-RW/DVD-ROM - USB - External
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Teac 24x/8x CD/DVD Combo Drive - CD-RW/DVD-ROM - USB - External
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1-port Slim ExpressCard eSATA Controller
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Gear Head 8XDVDEXTLS 8x DVD�RW Mobile Slim Drive with LightScribe - (Double-layer) - DVD-RAM/�R/�RW - 8x 8x 8x (DVD) - 24x 24x 24x (CD) - USB - External - Blac
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Gear Head 8XDVDEXTLS 8x DVD�RW Mobile Slim Drive with LightScribe - (Double-layer) - DVD-RAM/�R/�RW - 8x 8x 8x (DVD) - 24x 24x 24x (CD) - USB - External - Blac
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