[vox-tech] OT external disk for backup

[tech_dev(Alex Mandel)]

I agree seagate is the best of the non scsi realm, 5 year warranty is 2 
years longer than any other brand.
I picked up a 200GB SATA for $100 from tigerdirect

they've got this deal right now
300GB ATA $129 after $50 rebate
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1388892

If you're worried about the drive being too big a 160GB is $100
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=576590&Tab=2&NoMapp=0

If price isn't too much of a concern drop by Fry's I think they have 
Seagate external drives at a reasonable cost.

Alex

Dylan Beaudette wrote:
> 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!
> 
> 
> -- 
> Dylan Beaudette
> Soils and Biogeochemistry Graduate Group
> University of California at Davis
> 530.754.7341
> 
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