Laptop HDD + Casing OR External HDD ??

[raksrules]

Please let me know which is an economical option, whether to buy a Laptop HDD along with its casing or an external HDD ?
I am in need of a 250/320 Gb capacity one.

Any help in the regard will be appreciated *www.techenclave.com/images/smilies/happy19.gif

Also suggest some options with their price if possible.
PS: I dont want the HDD to be very big in size, a portable one will do.

basically want a slim version at a reasonable price if possible. A 250Gb would do if it fits in my budget (which i havent yet decided on). I am searching for a good deal.

plan to move my HDD from one location to another and also connect it to my PS2.

 

[vivepulicaci23]

250gb 2.5inch drive western digital + casing will cost you rs.4500
250gb 3.5inch external hdd will cost rs4000
250gb 3.5inch seagate + casing will cost rs2800

So buy a 250gb seagate drive seperately get get it cased...

 

[raksrules]

But that it means i need to have a separate power supply to it? Moreover what about shocks that it will have to bear while i travel using it. Wont it create problems for the drive. And when you mean by the seagate drive do u mean the standard desktop HDD that you get right?
How much does the casing cost and will the store guys themselves do the whole casing thing for me?

 

[napster007]

Dude if u have no probs with portability then get a 3.5 otherwise i recommend a 2.5"

 

[raksrules]

Can i also go in for a desktop HDD inside a casing ?

 

[din]

AFAIK (I may be wrong), external HDD is a better idea always. The reason being - internal HDD are made not to withstand heavy shocks. They are meant to be inside the tower and not for moving.

I am using Western Digital Passport (that was 80 GB, bought 2 or 3 yrs back, USB interface, no additional battery needed, working pretty well - the prices gone down, so you may get 250 GB for a good price) and pretty happy with it.

 

[Maverick340]

Laptop HDD + Casing is a cheaper option but less reliable. Internal HDD are not ment to withstand shocks. However if there is not going to be much of moving around its a good option.

 

[raksrules]

I may need to carry the HDD to Office and while traveling also. So i suppose a desktop HDD with casing wont be a good idea. I suppose i should better go for a company made external HDD. So now can anyone please let me know what are the rates of external HDD having USB connectivity (additional power supply feature will be a add-on) and size of 250Gb or more. And the best place in Mumbai to buy the same. Lamington Road is one i know.