Booster Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 I need to get a portable hard drive. About 20gig probably. Being an IT idiot I would probably go to PC world and pay through the nose (work is paying) but I thought I would save a few quid and ask the all knowing TSN for a good online place to buy one! Any ideas please folks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 I have a brand new 250gb Freecom drive (still sealed). Bought it 3 weeks ago for something and then realised it isn't big enough so I've bought something else. It was £185 and to be honest it was going to go on eBay but if you want it make me a reasonable offer and its yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted January 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 250gig is too small!! How much info do you need to store!! Sounds good although as it is work buying it I would need a VAT invoice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin M Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Why don't you buy an iRiver? It's a 40Gb disc that shows up as a USB drive and is also a jukebox. That way you get your disc space, an official invoice as computer hardware for your company and a music player to boot! Battery powered with a USB lead and in a tough case, looks like a perfect business argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted January 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Hmmm, interesting thought Colin.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugbyfiend Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Why don't you buy an iRiver? It's a 40Gb disc that shows up as a USB drive and is also a jukebox. That way you get your disc space, an official invoice as computer hardware for your company and a music player to boot! [/ QUOTE ] You could use this same arguement for an ipod or nearly any other hard disk based mp3 player. Might be worth thinking about. Was one of the reasons i upgraded from ipod mini to 40gb (well how i justified it to myself anyway! ) was the ability to be able to take most important stuff off the network every evening and home with me. There are many imperfections with all of the portable music players, just depends on what you want. (please don't get me colin for recommending something technically inferior just 'cos it looks smarter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 What about this? [ QUOTE ] Maxtor OneTouch II with a 300GB Hard Drive capacity is ideal for the fast and secure storage of photos, videos, high-end graphics and other large files. The special Maxtor DriveLock feature protects contents if the drive is lost or stolen, and a simple user-interface means that drive management, security and backup scheduling is quick and easy. What's more, at the mere push of a button, you can create historical backup versions with full system restore to a point in time. With USB 2 and Firewire interfaces and a fast 7200rpm spin speed, this really is a great storage solution at a fantastic dabs.com price. [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Couldn't give a VAT invoice because I bought it myself see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 This Freecom one is a one touch variant too. But 250gb, not 300gb. No sensible offers refused (plus p&p!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin M Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 You could use this same arguement for an ipod or nearly any other hard disk based mp3 player Not necessarily. The iRiver has a USB connection out of the box, line in/out, optical in/out, record function, integral mic (dictaphone stylee), can view text files on the screen and doesn't need a docking base to access everything. Plus the words "Apple iPod" on an invoice won't get past even the most myopic accountant or tax man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apreading Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 [ QUOTE ] the words "Apple iPod" on an invoice won't get past even the most myopic accountant or tax man. [/ QUOTE ] Exactly my thoughts when I read the suggestion - BEST NOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugbyfiend Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 [ QUOTE ] You could use this same arguement for an ipod or nearly any other hard disk based mp3 player Not necessarily. The iRiver has a USB connection out of the box, [/ QUOTE ] as does the ipod, to the rest (taxman, text files, dictaphone, line outs) that is very true. Depends on what you're primary reason for getting it was. For me, having lots of room to be able to put stuff on, was excuse enough to shell out for a bigger ipod. For wanting space and maybe the option of playing music the iRiver is a better way forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted January 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 That Dabs one looks like the kind of thing I'm after! That's hell of a lot of storage space! Cheers Sparky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 I could save you a lot of money!!!! I'll let this go for much less because it is sat doing nothing and I'd put a reserve of £100 on eBay probably! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted January 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Cheers M3Me but it has got to be invoiced or I can't claim back the cost. Undoubtedly it would be a bargain but even though its for my own use I'm not going to put my hand in my pocket when the firm can pay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Can't blame you for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 I can reccomend the Sony GigaVault - I've been using the 80gb one for a while now, very portable, great battery life, usb2.0, looks cool - couldn't really ask for much more except I suppose its not an mp3 player ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCab Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 I own and use one of these - it's tiny, robust, synchronises perfectly and you can stick in your jeans pocket. It's so good I paid for it myself, and it contains backups of everything I need from work PC, laptop, and home desktop (in fact I use it to keep them synced). Needs no batteries, runs off USB alone. Metal casing makes it tough, even GCab-proof: I've dropped it, kicked it, dented it, and it still works fine... Highly recommended. About £120 I think, and even your favourites PC World have them! Reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted January 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2005 Now that's what I'm talking about! Sold! Getting one tomorrow! Designer deserves a medal. Will have legitimate use and also pron portability! good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apreading Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 search on ebuyer for freecom fhd. There seem to be two types. The other type is probably fractionally bigger - but goes up to 100Gb!! This smaller one comes in 20Gb and 40Gb btw. Looks very neat and would be my choice I have to say (just cant quite justify the expense in addition to my mp3 players, CF cards and DVD writer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsheldon Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 I got one of these from PCWorld Business. I suppose it is portable, but I use it as a Network Drive. It has USB or Network Connectivity. I have connected to my wireless router, so can access my new 120gb hard drive from the laptop wirelessly, which is cool. They also do smaller USB ones. You can keep addind hard drives, and the system just treats it as one big drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 I have a few of these on my home LAN. They are installed "somewhere" as a backup for my business. If my PC's and Servers got stolen, this drive hopefully would remain hidden. Nightly backups to this ensure I don't lose everything should the horrible happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Just to add to the confusion... Have any of you tried the portable harddrives that include memory card readers? They typically have USB and/or firewire to connect to a computer, and slots to read CF, SD, XD, memorystick etc. They are often battery powered too - to enable loading "in the field". If anyone has an opinion on such devices - please voice it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 We have just started getting the Freecom 20 & 40Gb discs in at work. Lovely little device! Does not need an external power cord either - runs off USB (need 2 USB if it sense your USB power is low) However, I owuld not use eBuyer - bunch of shiseters on any return item. Go somewhere else for peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted February 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Definitely going for the Freecom 40gig. Where would you recommend to purchase it Cruiser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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