External hard drive recommendations
 

So, I've had a HD camcorder for a little over 18 months and now I've filled up my Mac's internal drive. :blush:

I've done a fair bit of economising over the past few months and I am now genuinely at the point of needing to shift my stuff off the Mac for external archiving. I'm thinking about a 2 or 3TB model, USB 2 compatible and powered from the USB, and absolutely must be under £100.

What's my best option here, for retailer and quality within my budget?

Re: External hard drive recommendations
 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Toshiba-HDTB.../dp/B005X7AXXE

I bought my Toshiba 2.5 inch drive for my daughters laptop but she changed her mind about it.

I then bought a caddy to put the drive in and it works just fine.


he above link looks a better option.

Re: External hard drive recommendations
 

You won't get any 3TB drives powered from the USB port.

Re: External hard drive recommendations
 

Thanks, that's worth knowing. I'm trying to future proof myself but 2TB is enough storage for now. I need it to be unobtrusive and inexpensive, so Mrs isn't constantly reminded that I've been out buying technology. :D

Re: External hard drive recommendations
 

Look into a NAS drive.

Plug into your router and access anywhere in the world.

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Couldn't live without mine. Doesn't fit the description of usb powered only though. Cheaper than a 3TB simple NAS you could probably get a usb + mains powered 3 or 4TB 3.5" disk which be reliable for longer + usb caddy.