Portable Apps -External HDD or Notepad HDD +USB Port ?

[din]

Portable Apps -External HDD or Notebook HDD +USB Port ?

[EDIT] I tried to change 'notepad' to 'notebook' in the thread title and it is not working !! Any idea y ?

This is partly related to the thread
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34054
But different questions now

I am planning to use portable apps + portable HDD

1. Regardin portable apps -

Is there any problems usin em ? I know there r no portable versions for all apps, but most of those i need (like FF, TB,Filezilla etc) has portable versions. Any major difference (Other than the portable option) with normal apps ? Anything to take care while usin em ?

2. Regardin portable hard disk -

Should I go for 1" or 2.5 " or 3.5 " external HDD ? I mean that are specifically made for external use

Or

use 2.5" (notebook) HDD + case with USB port ?

Shock abrorbing, data transfer, power consumption etc, how they are different ?

Also, external HDD / Notebook HDD (2.5") are available with 7200 rpm ? (I know they r available in US etc, was just checkin in India)

Thanks in advance.

 

[JGuru]

External HD are robust & sturdy enough.Regarding shock absorbing, they can withstand
upto 4 G. Yes. it's available in India. But they are very expensive!!
You can checkout the prices with the dealers in your city.

 

[din]

OK

I am goin to buy WD Passport 80 GB, 7K for that. Hope it worth

Will keep you updated