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ben862000 · 03-26-2006, 06:04 AM

i need to format my com but need a external hardrive to backup my files.

Is there any external harddrive that is "2.5" inch ,7,200 RPM, 160 GB and using usb 2.0 plug and play as i travel a lot; if have which brand should i buy and how much?
What is the difference btw IDE and SATA?

Would it be cheaper if i build it myself and how much for a hard drive and a external casing?

03-26-2006, 06:04 AM	#1
ben862000 Member (4 bit) Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 10	any external harddrive...? i need to format my com but need a external hardrive to backup my files. Is there any external harddrive that is "2.5" inch ,7,200 RPM, 160 GB and using usb 2.0 plug and play as i travel a lot; if have which brand should i buy and how much? What is the difference btw IDE and SATA? Would it be cheaper if i build it myself and how much for a hard drive and a external casing?