December 31, 2007

Which is the best external hard drives for backups? and software?


paiz310 asked:
Currently, I make tape backups, but want to switch to the backup external hard drives. I need to save about 300 GB of data, storage and exchange of my sql database and a complete backup of my C:
-I find the internal hard drives are more reliable. They do not get banged around, having a better diet, run cold, they are not disconnected while they are still writing to corrupt the file system, etc. As

you need at least 300 GB backup. Get a 500 GB or larger external hard drive. I always look for one that is ranked 5 stars and a lot of comments. An external hard disk 1000GB costs almost as much as three 500GB hard drives externally.

500 GB
LACIE Design by FA Porsche 301103U 500 GB 7200 RPM External Hard Disk - $ 114.99

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750 GB Western Digital My Book Premium WDG1C7500N 750 GB 7200 RPM External Hard Disk - $ 266.99

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1000GT; 1TB < br> Fantom G-Force MegaDisk MDC1000 1TB 7200 rpm External Hard Disk - $ 299.99

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If you have a home network, you might consider adding an old computer and on your network and use it to backup files on all your computers. Install in one or more internal hard drives with 500 GB $ 110 or less each.

4 comments:

backup guy said...

(From old blog's comments)
There are so many brands out there. For all examinations and the list of features and affordable prices, see NewEgg.Com. They THE BEST prices. They have the same price as Fry's Electronics, roughly. Good luck! I would say

backup guy said...

(From old blog's comments)
Maxtor One Touch III. I
a "mini"; "only 60GB. It connects via USB. Basis I also have a Maxtor, 200 GB. Ago bigger; check Radio Shack or Circuit City.
Yes, all software included in the hard disk.

backup guy said...

(From old blog's comments)
They are almost all similar in terms of strength and speed ... As long as they use the same interface. USB2 and FireWire are both faster mode Streaming that most disk drives ... if the drive is the limiting factor.

Go with whatever your local store is selling better than the value!

Alternatively, spend more buy a NAS drive and add to your router. You can get 500Mb raid protected in a SIN to � 200 / � 200 ... or less if you buy a box NAS cheap hong kong and put two drives inside your own . Packard Bell

backup guy said...

(From old blog's comments)
Try Hard Disks
1.
Very expensive 2.
Small 3. Holds up to 500Gb min and is 250gb
4. Easy to handle