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Kilauea · 12-16-2007, 09:39 AM

Hello,

I am considering getting an external HDD, but I have an old computer with only USB connectors(USB 1.1 for that matter), it would be used mainly as a backup and as a way for me to remove some things from my current HDD. But I'd like to build a computer in the next year, so I would like if that HDD was also compatible with eSata and not only USB(even tho I could also connect it with USB anyway).

Are there any such drives which can be connected by either eSata or USB ?

What are the best few brands for external HDD, I assume Seagate, WD... but let's say out of those brands, how would they rank and please tell if there is a big difference(in terms of quality) between some. Here are the companies: Seagate, Western Digital, Comstar, Memorex, I/O Magic, Maxtor, La Cie, Mobel. I assume that some of these companies don't actually manufacture HDD, but how reliable are they ?

As far as size matters, is it worth it to go with a 2.5" drive rather than a 3.5" ? What are the advantages and disavantages ?

Any other things I should look at too ?

12-16-2007, 09:39 AM	#1
Kilauea Member (6 bit) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 48	External HDD Hello, I am considering getting an external HDD, but I have an old computer with only USB connectors(USB 1.1 for that matter), it would be used mainly as a backup and as a way for me to remove some things from my current HDD. But I'd like to build a computer in the next year, so I would like if that HDD was also compatible with eSata and not only USB(even tho I could also connect it with USB anyway). Are there any such drives which can be connected by either eSata or USB ? What are the best few brands for external HDD, I assume Seagate, WD... but let's say out of those brands, how would they rank and please tell if there is a big difference(in terms of quality) between some. Here are the companies: Seagate, Western Digital, Comstar, Memorex, I/O Magic, Maxtor, La Cie, Mobel. I assume that some of these companies don't actually manufacture HDD, but how reliable are they ? As far as size matters, is it worth it to go with a 2.5" drive rather than a 3.5" ? What are the advantages and disavantages ? Any other things I should look at too ?