need a portable hard drive

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i have a budget of rs4500/- to buy an external portable hdd(usb/firewire)...what should be the best model/brand & capacity that i can get at this price?

You can use maxtor portable hdd for that price.

Get the cheapest one which the dealer pushes over the store counter. I don't think there's much to separate between the brands except the warranty. I recently got a 320GB Transcend StoreJet as it was the cheapest of the lot at Rs. 3,750. Maxtor drivers would also cost the same. WD and Seagate are slightly on the higher side as they offer 3/5 year warranty.

how much would a 500gb portable hdd cost(transcend or wd)?

BANGALORE SP ROAD PRICE

Friend Bought a Seagate Freeagent GO 1 TB external HDD (3.5") = Rs. 6,500 including tax (Surabhi Computers)

Other rates enquired:

Maxtor 1 TB External HDD 3.5" = Rs. 5,600 +tax
Maxtor 750 GB External HDD 3.5" = Rs. 4,800 +tax
WD 1 TB External HDD 3.5" = Rs. 6,200+tax
Seagate 500GB 2.5" HDD (USB Powered) = Rs. 8,200 +tax
Seagate 320GB 2.5" HDD (USB Powered) = Rs. 4,000+tax
WD My Passport 500GB 2.5" HDD (USB Powered) = Rs. 6,600 +tax
WD 640 GB 3.5" (external powered) = Rs. 4,400 + tax

i will buy the WD my passport 500gb portable...it costs Rs6800/-(including taxes) in mumbai.

thanx for the replies.

what about the prices of 160GB and 250GB external hard drives?