Top 5 External Hard Drives


External hard drives are taking the world by storm. If you need storage that is over and above what is in your desktop PC or laptop, you need to get an external hard drive (or maybe a CD or DVD writer - but that is another story).

  This article steps through some of the most popular external hard drives that money can buy today.

We're talking about some costly models - but they are very much worth the money if you can justify the need for the extra storage space. You also get the convenience of having big storage on hand during an emergency.

An external hard drive is starting to be a must in any computer users' toolbox. Let's take a look at some models now ...


 

SmartDisk FireLite

This little baby is a 60GB wonder that runs on a USB 2,0 interface and is compatible on both PC and Mac platforms. Excellent value for money and one of the hottest sellers out there.

 

LaCie 160 GB

Want some serious space? Look at the LaCie 160GB herd drive that comes with a Fiewire interface. This drive will ensure that you are storing all your data in a safe and secure place for a long, long time.

 

LaCie 250 GB

This guy is a cousin of the LaCie 160 GB hard drive. Ok, so nobody will really need a 250GB external hard drive. But for video files and movies, this drive is the one to get.

 

Western Digital 80 GB

A nicely priced model, the Western Digital drive stores 80GB of data and supports a speedy USB 2.0 interface. Real value for money and certainly one for the home user to consider.

 

Iomega 160 GB

Iomega also produces external hard drives (remember they used to produce the defunct zip disk?) Well, their brand of external hard drives are top notch. And they look really good too. Worth considering if you're in the market for one.

Conclusion

That's a quick round up of the external hard drives which are popular in the market today. If you need a good drive for home use, I'd recommend the Iomega 160 GB hard drive. If you're a professional looking for serious backup, then the LaCie 250 GB hard drive is a good choice. Good luck and happy shopping!



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