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.
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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