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Is this external HHD worth it?

 
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PostPosted: Sun May 24, 2009 12:43 am    Post subject: Is this external HHD worth it? Reply with quote

$157 AU for:

  • Key Features:
  • 400GB Portable Hard Drive
  • USB 2.0 powered
  • Sync & encryption
  • Ultra-portable design

  • Kit Contents:
  • Portable Hard Drive
  • USB cable
  • Quick Install Guide

  • Compatibility:
  • Available USB port
  • Windows 2000⁄XP⁄Vista
  • Mac OS X 10.4.10+ or 10.5.2+

  • Product Dimensions:
  • Height: 15.0mm
  • Depth: 126.15mm
  • Width: 79.5mm
  • Weight: 0.18kg

  • Product Specifications:
  • Data transfer rate: Up to 480 Mb⁄sec
  • Interface: USB 2.0 and 1.1
  • RoHS compliant: Yes

  • Environmental Specifications:
  • Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C
  • Non-op. temperature: –20°C to 65°C

  • Warranty: 3 year Limited Warranty


I want to use it to:

  • Install Ubuntu and use
  • Back up files
  • Download directly to it


It won't be moving around much.

Thanks in advance, Zelda_454

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PostPosted: Sun May 24, 2009 12:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

yeah, that's pretty cheap for down here. where are you buying it from?
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PostPosted: Sun May 24, 2009 1:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Much cheaper and can hold 100 GB more.

Unfortunately, they're out of stock, but call them and give it a go.

1 year warranty in AU.

http://www.shoppingsquare.com.au/p_1151_Western_Digital_Elements_500GB_USB20_External_HDD

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PostPosted: Sun May 24, 2009 1:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm getting it from DSE
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PostPosted: Sun May 24, 2009 1:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Zelda_454 wrote:
I'm getting it from DSE


What is DSE?

Edit:

Or if you want to wait, you can get 600 GB more for 30 extra dollars.

http://www.shoppingsquare.com.au/p_8634_1TB_External_Hard_Drive__Astone_481E_35_eSATA_USB

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PostPosted: Sun May 24, 2009 1:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dick Smith Electronics.
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PostPosted: Sun May 24, 2009 3:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just bought a 1TB Maxtor Basic today from Officeworks, $165 AUD...
http://www.officeworks.com.au/retail/products/Technology/Data-Storage-and-Recordable-Media/Hard-Drives/Portable-Hard-Drives/MXT3101

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PostPosted: Sun May 24, 2009 11:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah, I considered Officeworks but there is no store nearby =[
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PostPosted: Mon May 25, 2009 8:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's Ok. Please note, when installing ubuntu, it dual-boots.

It does not over-write anything.

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