iCF-74 ToughMac Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I was beginning to wonder why my iMAC 24 was running a bit slow, when I noticed my HDD is almost full. Guess I'm in the market for an external HDD. I was wondering if there is a list of criteria I should consider with this purchase. I could rhyme off a few things, but want to see what you guys mention first. Thanks, Joe Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/149717-external-hdd-criteria/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedfreaK Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 i think all the external hdd's are very similar and that there isn't much difference between them but i'd like to hear it from someone who is better informed than me Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/149717-external-hdd-criteria/#findComment-1059633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaiDesu Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Just stay away from the Western Digital My Book Essential- The ones in the green packaging, I haven't had the best experience with them. I do suggest purchasing a standard HD and putting it in a enclosure. I picked up a pretty nice Antec Enclosure that has a fan and eSATA. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/149717-external-hdd-criteria/#findComment-1060233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishingDigitalJosh Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Well there are a few things to consider... Firstly, what is your budget like? There is quite a range in build quality and price when it comes to externals. For my money, I would be sure to get something that was built solidly. You can do this if you're on a budget with a product like a Seagate FreeAgent for Mac. If you are going to be using this drive most of the day, you might want to consider getting one with a fan, like a G-Tech G-RAID2 or G-RAID3, or perhaps a Glyph. You definitely end up paying more, but both companies build really sturdy products and Glyph has a pretty excellent warranty. I think Glyph will do an overnight replacement in the first year. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/149717-external-hdd-criteria/#findComment-1061204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
inimicus Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I just bought a 500GB WD Passport Essential. $80. This one: (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9084064&type=product&id=1218018140789) USB-powered and doesn't give a "Low Power" warning when plugged into the hub on my aluminum apple keyboard. Awesome. <3 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/149717-external-hdd-criteria/#findComment-1065657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mordae Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I'd say go with WD's My Book Studio Edition. My brother got one a week ago and we are both amazed by it. I'm going to get one soon too. All I can say that it's amazing and the 1TB costs only around 150$/€ FireWire 800 eSATA FireWire 400 USB 2.0 Lots of different capacity options. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/149717-external-hdd-criteria/#findComment-1066532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iCF-74 ToughMac Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Both of those look appealing. Studio for iMAC and Passport for travel. Thanks, Joe Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/149717-external-hdd-criteria/#findComment-1068500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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