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Want to buy external HDD 4-4.5k

10 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/want-to-buy-external-hdd-4-4-5k.179536/

flyingcow
flyingcow Original post #1
Nov 21, 2013 at 9:29 PM
Hi guys please suggest me a good 4.5k worth HDD
Requirements-
*Good read and write speed
*Should look sleek
*At least 1 TB
*Usable space should be 930Gb+
*Any finish but matte preferred
Will only store Movies, music and steam game backups and TV Shows.
I have these in mind-
1.WD Elements
2.Seagate Backup plus
But the seagate one is very thick which I dont prefer....
3.Sony HD-E1
This one is also good but i dont like its sharp edges....

Please help...
Renny
Renny #2
Nov 22, 2013 at 9:19 AM
WD My Passport 1 TB External Hard Disk - WD: Flipkart.com @ Rs.3,999

Just buy it :wink:
flyingcow
Nov 22, 2013 at 3:21 PM
yes i had that in mind but it has many negative reviews on flipkart regarding transfer speeds and scratches...can you tell me the diff b/w this and elements and the sony 1??
dashing.sujay
Nov 22, 2013 at 3:51 PM
I have an elements from 2 years, doing good. Speeds pretty impressive.
flyingcow
Nov 22, 2013 at 5:31 PM
i pretty much ha made up my mind but needed something lik this, an asuarance/proof that its good..i wanted personal experineces
Renny
Renny #6
Nov 22, 2013 at 8:08 PM
I have a 1TB My Passport - Transfer speeds are above average, USB 2.0 write speeds hover around 25mBps. Don't know about USB 3.0.

The drive does not have a glossy finish, so not much chances of scratching.
dashing.sujay
Nov 22, 2013 at 8:45 PM
^25mBps is way above avg :p

My elements used to give 25-27mBps in 2.0 and 50-70mBps in 3.0.
flyingcow
Nov 22, 2013 at 9:24 PM
so im not buying from FK anymore, ill get from local store, ill get the one which is cheap. thank you both for helping
Renny
Renny #9
Nov 22, 2013 at 9:34 PM
^25mBps is way above avg :p

My elements used to give 25-27mBps in 2.0 and 50-70mBps in 3.0.

25mBps indeed! ;)

Do mention the price @ the local store.
iSh0w
iSh0w #10
Nov 25, 2013 at 10:08 AM
Let me know if you want to buy one of these ;)