SUGGESTIONS: Backup Device Required for Laptop

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Hi guys

I need a portable storage media for my "Toshiba Tecra M4" laptop. Actually I want to take a backup of all my stuffs stored in the laptop, so I need a device for storing this backup. My system assembler suggested me to purchase a laptop HDD with USB casing.

Should I go for it? or any other suggestions? and what will be the cost of it?

waiting for replies. thnx in advance.

Yup

Portable Laotop HDD is the best solution

Choto Cheeta said:
Yup

Portable Laotop HDD is the best solution

Agreed...but if you need huge capacity backup (for e.g. over 200 GB) you have to go for 3.5 HDD

80 GB will be more than enough for me.

Can anyone tell me the approx. cost?

Should cost u around 3.5K .Prices may vary from place to place

Try to avoid the cheap chinese cases...if possible invest in a Transcend case

There is another suggestion.
Buy a PC HDD (80 GB IDE - I prefer Seagate)

Then buy a IDE 2 USB 2.0 Converter which comes along with Power Adapter
Backup and enjoy

hmm. So how many bucks will I hv to spend for this IDE to USB converter?

For 80GB external disk, go for 2.5 laptop HDD. Though its cost per GB is more than that of 3.5 inch variety, yet it is truly portable...