ext hd

[nick_pan]

guys if you have an external hd that plugs into usb, can u benefit from the 7200rpm speed? will it be noticbly different from sony's 5400rpm internal hd speed?

[kee-lo_]

I have noticed a benefit.
For example copying over a video file takes less time to go to my external drive than copying from C to D

[rich912]

I have noticed a benefit.

Same here, access and transfer speeds far better with the external drive.

[nick_pan]

thanks guys, any reccomendations on which model..? im looking for a 120gb HD, 7200rpm

any suggested companies?

[rich912]

I have a Western Digital (approx. £100 for the size you are looking for), but I don’t really think that there is much to choose between makes, apart from aesthetics, assuming the specs are equal.

[kee-lo_]

I have a Maxtor One Touch, it's great

[@0264405400002079]

Hi,
Freecom external hd drives are qiute good.They are pre-formatted and windows will recognise them without having to install any drivers(xp and 2000).
I have a 250 gb freecom classic/7200 rpm.It cost only euro150(about £108 gbp). They are available from pc world etc

[kee-lo_]

I've posted something for you in General Chat Nick