CC268
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Figured I would start another thread to supplement my NAS thread. Since PoA has the answer to all of life's questions, I figured I would ask. You old guys know more about technology than I thought
So I'd like to get a decent external hard drive to start keeping some of my archived media/video files on. It will probably be a little while before I decide to go the NAS route, so for now I will just be keeping it on an external HD (yes I know there is risk here, but it is not "critical"). Thinking I'd like to go with 4TB. There are so many different options out there. I'm looking at the LaCie Rugged 4TB external HD. Quite a nice package for $150, even though it isn't necessarily the cheapest option. The other option is to just get a WD Blue 4TB and a HD dock/bay, although this isn't my favorite option since it doesn't have great portability and you can't really travel with it unless you bring the HD dock with you.
I really like the LaCie stuff. You pay a bit of a premium, but it isn't over the top expensive either. The LaCie Rugged allows for good portability with it's rubber case as well. Great reputation for reliability as well.
Anyways, looking for any feedback, suggestions, thoughts, etc.
Thanks.
So I'd like to get a decent external hard drive to start keeping some of my archived media/video files on. It will probably be a little while before I decide to go the NAS route, so for now I will just be keeping it on an external HD (yes I know there is risk here, but it is not "critical"). Thinking I'd like to go with 4TB. There are so many different options out there. I'm looking at the LaCie Rugged 4TB external HD. Quite a nice package for $150, even though it isn't necessarily the cheapest option. The other option is to just get a WD Blue 4TB and a HD dock/bay, although this isn't my favorite option since it doesn't have great portability and you can't really travel with it unless you bring the HD dock with you.
I really like the LaCie stuff. You pay a bit of a premium, but it isn't over the top expensive either. The LaCie Rugged allows for good portability with it's rubber case as well. Great reputation for reliability as well.
Anyways, looking for any feedback, suggestions, thoughts, etc.
Thanks.