Re: which backup harddrive
- From: "sdlomi2" <daniels_sam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:00:31 -0500
"Paul" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:fjkjqu$7fb$1@xxxxxxxxxxx
sdlomi2 wrote:
Trying to choose a backup device for an XP Pro-run system, I am
undecided after reading reviews on different makes and models of external
hard drives. I like the idea of using a hd and esp. the idea of an
external one, for obvious purposes. Please help on selecting a
dependable brand and model. Also, if, say a 250-gig might be more
reliable than a 500-gig? And if a 5400-rpm might be better than a
7200-rpm? s
The issue is enclosures, and whether or how they contribute to product
unreliability. I have read a few reports, of certain external products
that come with their own enclosures, which fail soon after purchase.
Your choices are, to buy an enclosure yourself, and fit a drive to it.
Or buy a pre-built external. Reading the reviews on Newegg can provide
some feedback on the pre-built ones.
Things I want to see in an enclosure:
1) On/Off switch. The drive should run continuously, with no power save
mode while I'm using it. I should be able to switch it off when I'm
finished.
2) Ideally, the power supply should be inside the enclosure. But that is
not the way the industry is leaning. Many drives put the power outside,
which means it is easier to lose the adapter or cabling.
3) Cooling. I like an enclosure with a fan. And there is more to it than
that.
Some have fans, but no intake vents! How stupid is that.
The fan in the bottom of this one, is one of those thin ones, and probably
won't last forever, but at least it is a fan. Many enclosures have no
cooling features, and those I'd stay away from. Especially when using very
large drives. This one uses external power, which I don't like. But since
it has a fan, I'd probably buy it.
AMS VENUS DS-2316B2BK Aluminum 3.5" USB 2.0 Black External Enclosure -
Retail $38
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817145656
http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggImage/productimage/17-145-656-02.jpg
Enclosures come in IDE and SATA models, so select the right type for the
job.
Paul
Thanks to all. To Paul, esp., iirc you advocate 5400-rpm ext. h/ds due
to cooler operation. However, I just bought a Seagate 500-gig ext. h/d,
this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148235)
at a sale price, like $95. Would I be safer to buy the N82E16817145656 and
swap the S/G h/d over to it? My original idea was to do such, with one in
my stockpile, with fan(s) and ducts--bo't it ~a year ago and it's been in my
attic. The one you pointed out looks better built, tho'. sdlomi2
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