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azn712

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Hi all

I am planning to buy a external harddrive but all of them are really expensive. So i figure i can just build one myself. I dont know much about HDDs so please tell me whether the following internal HDD is any good.

Maxtor 300GB Serial ATA/300 16MB Buffer L01F300 - Retail Hard Drive Kit.
MAXTOR:
FRYS.com #: 4987891

* BONUS 20GB FREE!
* Capacity: 300GB
* Seek Time: <9.0ms
* 7200RPM
* 16MB Buffer
* Serial ATA (SATA) Interface
* Up to 300MB/sec data transfer rate
* Native Command Queuing
* 3 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
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Maxtor 300GB Ultra DMA/100 16MB Buffer L01Y300 - Retail Hard Drive Kit.
MAXTOR:
FRYS.com #: 4987821

* BONUS 20GB FREE!!
* Seek Time: 8.9ms
* 7200RPM
* 16MB Buffer
* Ultra ATA 100 Interface
* Ultra Quiet Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) Motor
* 3 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
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Which one is better?

I am going to buy an enclosure for it. The purpose of the harddrive is to store songs and movies

Thanks
 
That's a great drive. You'll always find people who hate brand X and love brand Y and vice-versa. Personally I've had great success with Maxtor (who is now owns by Seagate).
Do you already have a particular enclosure in mind?
 
no i dont have anything yet. It would be great if you guys can give me suggestions.

BTW is $60 for the drive a good deal?
 
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