Please suggest a 500GB or 1TB portable external HDD

Seagate GoFlex 1TB.

In case you want USB 3, go for WD My Passport 1TB @ 5k.

Hi Krow
how much should the goflex 1tb cost?

funkysourav said:

Hi Krow
how much should the goflex 1tb cost?

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Have a look here: Seagate GoFlex 1TB | eBay

^^thanks mrintech but i was asking about the seagate goflex 1tb in 2.5" form factor and no ext power cables
i looked at the desktop versions of the goflex but decided against them

funkysourav said:

Hi Krow
how much should the goflex 1tb cost?

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last time I checked, it was around 4.5k (a month ago). should be less than that now.

PS: be extra careful if you are going for 2.5" 1TB drive.

Yeah should be around 4-4.5k. My WD 1TB My Passport 2.5" is fine. Touch wood.

Got it for 5.1k from PrimeABGB in Mumbai.

Do run a full scan using HD Tune once you get the drive though.

desiibond said:

last time I checked, it was around 4.5k (a month ago). should be less than that now.

PS: be extra careful if you are going for 2.5" 1TB drive.

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Please elaborate the above
Does 1TB 2.5" HDDs have high failure rates? should i go for 500gb then?

Krow said:

Yeah should be around 4-4.5k. My WD 1TB My Passport 2.5" is fine. Touch wood.

Got it for 5.1k from PrimeABGB in Mumbai.

Do run a full scan using HD Tune once you get the drive though.

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Letsbuy is listing the Seagated 1tb Goflex 2.5" for 4.6k
and it boils to 3.9k after applying coupon
should i go for this?
Buy Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 2.5 USB Kit 1TB at Best Price in India - Also find Specifications, Photos, Features & Reviews

@funnysourav Given it's size, it's easy to accidentally drop this HDD and give the size of data, you need to be extra careful.

^^i thought that the goflex portable ones are better built to withstand minor shocks/drops?
anyway my brother is a cautious and careful person, it should be safe in his hands