Replacing 250GB HD with 1.5TB

[deadman_uk]

I am looking for a 1.5TB external hard drive to replace my Western Digital MyBook 250GB. I find 250GB not enough space now and I want to look to the future, so 1.5TB should be excellent.

What would people here recommend? Or does it not matter? I want it to store my files and occasionally it will be travelling with me. Since I am in the UK, I've narrowed it down to these 3 drives (all come with 3 year warranty):

1.5TB Western Digital My Book Essential

1.5TB Seagate Expansion

1.5TB Samsung Story Station

Which is best out of the 3? Thanks in advance

 

[wizang]

I don't know which drives specifically these enclose but from my experience WD has a lower failure rate than Seagate. I've also had no problems with any WD externals or internals for that matter.

 

[Jerec]

I would say that you could look into the Seagate because they're probably done being unreliable and would still be selling at a lower cost to overcome that image.

But the Seagate and WD you linked are both about the same in price, so I'd go with the My Book.

 

[deadman_uk]

Thanks all. I think I will go with the myBook unless anyone can comment on the slightly cheaper Samsung?

 

[Jerec]

It's unfortunate that Samsung's drives probably aren't getting bought because no one knows about them, but if no one can comment on them, then no one's going to buy them, etc etc.

 

[deadman_uk]

It's unfortunate that Samsung's drives probably aren't getting bought because no one knows about them, but if no one can comment on them, then no one's going to buy them, etc etc.

Yes, it's a shame, I consider Samsung a good brand. I think I will look for individual reviews on each drive including the Samsung.

 

[deadman_uk]

Just ordered the Samsung Story Station 1.5TB from Amazon.co.uk. I've read positive reviews on it, strong Amazon reviews and good performance. Can't say the same for the other 2 drives... they're certainly not going to be reliable as my old 250GB Western Digital that's for sure.