Recommend me an external HDD

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Proteos

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I want to get an external HDD for backing up my documents/music etc. I'd prefer it had eSATA as well as USB 2.0. I'd also like either a 750 GB or 1 TB drive. What would any of you recommend? I also am looking for some backup software that will auto backup specified folders to the external drive. Any help would be appreciated!
 
i have an antec mx-1 external enclosure, which you can throw up to a 1 TB drive into. it has both esata and usb2. i love the esata as it has no performance decrease at all. has a separate switch so you can turn it off when not in use. very quiet active cooling and i can't even tell it's on even though its on my desk only about a foot from my mouse. my only wish is that they would make this a dual drive unit.
 
Im debating between getting an enclosure or getting an external drive.... hmmm
 
the MX-1 is a greta enclosure but if you want backup software included get an eSata WD My Book. ive had good experiences with My Books. the HDDs stay cool and the software is decent.
 
Proteos said:
How high of a drive capacity does that external allow for?
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I've got 2 of that exact same combo. I'm pretty sure any modern enclosure should accept any size drive. Usually if it says "up to a ___ GB drive" it's just because that was the largest drive out at the time they wrote the product description.
 
Just to add a little wood to the fire, have you looked at the new style docking station/cradle things?

They can come with drive covers, eSATA, USB, 3.5" and 2.5" slots, and a few have USB hubs.

Just something else to consider if you'll need to be swapping drives.
 
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