[vox-tech] OT external disk for backup

[Dylan Beaudette]

One more today...

I am looking into getting an external hard disk for backing up my 
system (simple stuff with rsync).

 From what I have heard it is possible to get a better (i.e. higher 
quality) setup by purchasing the drive and enclosure separately. I have 
found a couple nice firewire/USB2 enclosures, and was wondering if 
anyone has any suggestions on 3.5 inch hard disks. I am mainly 
interested in warranty, so anything over 3 years would be ideal, but of 
course that may not be possible anymore. Also, I would rather have a 
more reliable drive than more storage space- so would it make sense to 
purchase a smaller drive thinking that a lower data density will lead 
to better reliability?

any suggestions would be helpful!


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Dylan Beaudette
Soils and Biogeochemistry Graduate Group
University of California at Davis
530.754.7341