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Subject: Re: Shopping for external harddrive
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Daniel Underwood wrote:
> I'm looking to purchase a >= 1TB external harddrive, because I'm
> running out of room on my 300GB external.  Anyone have good experience
> with any particular brands?  I really don't know how different brands
> compare in reliability to one another.  Of course I plan to check CNet
> and other online reviews. But I also wanted to see if any of you folks
> have personal recommendations.
> 

1TB samsung USB drive, use it for backups. The drive is an "ECO" 
version, spinning at 5400rpm. That keeps the temperature down. Works nicely.


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