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Best portable 500GB drive for around $100

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May 23, 2006
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Best portable 500GB drive for around $100

Hello. I'm in the market for a 500GB 2.5" external drive, and came across the following two at newegg.ca;

iomega Select 34611 500GB 8MB Cache USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive - Retail
$99, free shipping (http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.as ... 6822186184)

OR

SAMSUNG HXMU050DA/M22 500GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache USB 2.0 Piano Black External Hard Drive - Retail (http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.as ... 6822152141)
$109, free shipping

Both seem like reasonable deals, right?
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Jun 14, 2003
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EPcjay wrote: Meh,

I've seen a Seagate Barracuda/WD green 7200 RPM drives run for $55-$60 500GB then get yourself a vantec enclosure for $40 and your all set.
Not 2.5".
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Oct 2, 2006
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if you want to have less for the same price then go with a 2.5, is there really a big difference ? NO
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I really like the portability factor, especially when plugging it into my dvd player to watch movies. I'd rather not have to worry about bringing the power cable with it.
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FiNaL WaR wrote: if you want to have less for the same price then go with a 2.5, is there really a big difference ? NO
The big difference is the big power supply. You can't use it with your laptop if there is no power outlet around and you can't put the whole thing in your pocket.
Too many people spend money they haven't earned to buy things they don't want, to impress people they don't like. -- Will Smith
Growing older is mandatory. Growing up is optional.
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