[andy_e]

Hi all,

I'm after two 2TB external hard drives but know nothing about brands, reliability and longevity. Any tips/tip-offs greatly appreciated!

Ta

[36chambers]

This doesn't really answer your questions but...

I've got two Western Digital 2TB HDs. One that requires an external power cable, one that's powered from the computer. The former has a fan that's so loud I really hate having it connected for more than a minute. Just something to bear in mind.

[andy_e]

Aye but it's useful! I should have said, a lightweight, portable one powered from the PC is the sort I'm after.

[remus]

What's it for? Assuming nothing too special then Id just go with a couple of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00TKFEE5S/ref=twister_B07HNGP2J1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[andy_e]

Just backing shit up really. I'd seen that but had heard stories about Seagate longevity/reliability issues.

[remus]

imo it's not worth worrying about, and if it really is a concern then just spend another £60 on another drive for some extra redundancy.

[SA Chris]

I've had an external electrically powered Seagate one for about 4 years with no issues.

Just got a computer  powered Toshiba one as extra backup recently, seems fine too, maybe feels a bit more robust and compact than the seagate one.

[tomtom]

I think I spent £60 for 4 years of onedrive (and all the office apps) with 1TB of storage - as part of an offer for those in HE. (as an alternative)

[andy_e]

I get 1TB of onedrive storage with my uni account but it's painfully slow to sync it all. That's the only thing that puts me off, otherwise it would be ideal!

[SA Chris]

If you intend carrying it around a lot, definitely get a padded hard case for a tenner or so.

[tomtom]

I get 1TB of onedrive storage with my uni account but it's painfully slow to sync it all. That's the only thing that puts me off, otherwise it would be ideal!

U of Leeds being a bit stingy with their bandwidth? Times are hard

[36chambers]

I get 1TB of onedrive storage with my uni account but it's painfully slow to sync it all. That's the only thing that puts me off, otherwise it would be ideal!

U of Leeds being a bit stingy with their bandwidth? Times are hard

Have you got access to the supercomputer Andy?? I just keep all my big results on there and have the filename automatically changed every day to bypass the 28 day delete bot.