Doug
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Right,
i am after an external hard drive for my laptop, but what would you recomend?
I dont want to spend the earth!! I am looking at a few hundred Gbs but have no size in mind. I have a nice new laptop so im pretty sure it has usb 2.0 and might even have firewire, not 100% sure though
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Paul
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USB 2.0 is the way forward. How many few hundred GB's ?
Freecom Classic SL Hard Drive 320 GB
Features
Fast, low noise hard drive
USB 2.0 interface
Slimline aluminium enclosure
Hot swappable
High quality, sleek design
Weight: 750 gr. (26.5 ounce)
Two years manufacturers warranty
http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductInfoComm.asp?ID=19782
[Edited on 10-12-2005 by Paul]
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Doug
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Thats really nice  do these need external power supplies?
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Doug
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http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=62833
i have seen that. What do people think of that?
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Paul
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Its fucking HUGE !!!
If you want to take it around with you i'd opt for a 2.5" disk. and it depends upon hte way the disk is wired up etc and teh USB supplying enough power but in my experience no the smaller stuff doesn't require external power.
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John
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Looks like a good deal to me.
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Doug
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No I wouldnt be taking it around with me it would be left on the desk, just need more storage for DVDs and music etc.
I just wondered if it would need to be plugged in.
The link i posted seems to be hit or miss if you get the decent HD or not thats the only downside 
But what do people think of the one that I posted?
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Paul
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Get it bought. Lecie are a good reputable company.
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Doug
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Ok
Shall go get one for a xmas pressie for myself.
Thanks for peoples help and advice!! makes a change for this forum 
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Doug
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Bought
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