Please recommend a 160GB portable hard disk

Status
Not open for further replies.
T

ThinkFree

Technomancer
What good options are available if I want to buy a 160GB portable hard disk(not the laptop one with casing).
Contacted LOTUS Systems & Services, Nehru Place, Delhi and got the following options
Iomega 160GB USB HDD @ Rs. 3500/- Not Available.
WD Passport 160GB USB @ Rs. 3300/-
Transcend Storejet Mobile 2.5" 160GB USB HDD @ Rs. 3100/-

So please give your suggestions(If suggesting any other, please mention price as well)
 
ashu888ashu888

ashu888ashu888

Core i7 (nehalem) Owner
+1 for WD
---------------
Go for WD passport 160 GB as many ppl here and alo generally its the very best brand in External HDDs.. :)

Its really small in size, my friend has it and the transfer speeds are also respectable.. :)

Many ppl will recommend u WD here..wait and watch.. :)
-----------------


Cheers n e-peace...
 
D

deepakchan

Troubleshooter
Close your eyes and buy WD. I have a WD Passport 160GB Glossy Black. Stylish, sleek, lightweight, decent transfer speed. And a cool blue process light..
 
OP
T

ThinkFree

Technomancer
Does it need 2 usb ports(one for data , one for power) or just one?
I think WD passport 120GB needed two.
If that's the case, then I can't buy it as I won't be able to spare two ports just for that.
 
D

deepakchan

Troubleshooter
It requires only one usb port. Thats the most advantageous part. Nothing to carry along with it. Get a good pouch for it. It is very glossy and shiny and is very scratch-prone. I realised it too late. And it uses a universal mini USB cable. The one that comes with the WD is very short. So I use my phone's MiniUSB cable. :)
 
swatkat

swatkat

Technomancer
You may also want to check out Seagate FreeAgent Go 250. It's a 250GB portable harddrive, costs around Rs.4800 (according to this month's PCWorld mag).
*www.techgadgets.in/storage/2008/06...reme-external-hard-drives-available-in-india/
 
N

noworry

Right off the assembly line
Please have a look at the ebay's lowest price challenge...

*shopping.ebay.in/promotion/epc/?_qi=RTM480590

Transcend 160 GB is Rs.3200/- with free shipping, 2 yrs warranty.

I bought a Transcend 320 GB. I am getting a lightning fast write speed of 25 to 30 MB/s and I am loving it.
It doesn't need a cover as its outer finish is scratch proof (and I very much like the touch & feel of it)
 
ashu888ashu888

ashu888ashu888

Core i7 (nehalem) Owner
ThinkFree said:
Does it need 2 usb ports(one for data , one for power) or just one?
I think WD passport 120GB needed two.
If that's the case, then I can't buy it as I won't be able to spare two ports just for that.
Click to expand...

well, ONLY external HDDs over the size of 320GB or 500 GB need an external power cord and tat too IS NOT a USB powered but a real power cord.. :)
 
D

deepakchan

Troubleshooter
ThinkFree said:
^^Don't want to spend more than Rs.3500
Click to expand...

If you can stretch a little bit to 4k, I have two suggestions.

These prices are from eBay including taxes and shipping.

1. WD Passport 250GB - Rs.4,550
2. Maxtor Basics 500GB - Rs.4,447

The advantage with WD is it is portable, works off a USB port and is stylish.
The disadvantage with maxtor is that it needs AC power, and is not so portable.

And by the way, I said 4k right? That is, after you apply a 10% discount voucher. :)
If you are an eBay member, you are definitely going to get one.

If your budget is strictly Rs.3500, i couldn't find a better price for a 160 gb WD passport than Rs.3,480 online at least.
 
VarDOS

VarDOS

15.0 GHz
2 prevent it from scratch it should need to be kept very carefully....are there any accessories...like pouch,handbag....etc...and wat r its prices???
__________________
*www.free-imagehosting.net/photos/Signature-DIGIT.png
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top Bottom