Please recommend a 160GB portable hard disk

[ThinkFree]

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]

+1 for WD
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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..
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Cheers n e-peace...

[ThinkFree]

How is LaCie 250GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive and how much it costs?

[Psychosocial]

WD is great. Great performance at a respectable price...... +1 for WD.

[VarDOS]

yeah +1 for WD....

[deepakchan]

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..

[ashu888ashu888]

^^

yup, its actually the blue neon light the ONLY reason wich attracts me to buy a WD ..

[ThinkFree]

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.

[deepakchan]

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.

[ThinkFree]

Originally Posted by deepakchan

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.

I feet long or even less?
And warranty? 3 Years?

[swatkat]

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).
http://www.techgadgets.in/storage/20...able-in-india/

[ThinkFree]

^^Don't want to spend more than Rs.3500

[noworry]

Please have a look at the ebay's lowest price challenge...

http://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]

Originally Posted by ThinkFree

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.

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..

[esumitkumar]

+1 Wd Ftw

[deepakchan]

Originally Posted by ThinkFree

^^Don't want to spend more than Rs.3500

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.

[ThinkFree]

Originally Posted by deepakchan

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.

I am getting it for Rs.3200+4% VAT=Rs.3300(after bargaining)

How are lacie hard drives?

[deepakchan]

Lacie I have not seen in real. But prices are close to WD. You can choose WD for the extra hundred rupees.

[VarDOS]

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???
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[deepakchan]

^ ^
U want lacie's prices

[ashu888ashu888]

Plz go for WDs yaar.. not lacie's

[ThinkFree]

Originally Posted by deepakchan

Lacie I have not seen in real. But prices are close to WD. You can choose WD for the extra hundred rupees.

Originally Posted by ashu888ashu888

Plz go for WDs yaar.. not lacie's

Lacie 250 GB one was available at 3200+taxes somewhere,so if Lacie products are good, it would be a better deal.

Originally Posted by deepakchan

^ ^
U want lacie's prices

Varad wants to know the prices of acessories to prevent scratches on hard disk.

[deepakchan]

I couldn't find any original WD branded velvette cases in India. Have to be bought from the U.S. Only.

[static_x]

LaCie HDDs are excellent the only drawback is 1 yr warranty. I'm using a 500gb for over an year without any problem....Its a bit expensive than WD..
So you can go for WD or Maxtor (its cheaper than WD)..

[mkmkmk]

+1 for WD ......

[infra_red_dude]

I would recommend Transcend as well as WD. Using both. But would recommend Transcend anyday if you are rough user. This product is totally worth the buck!

[rosemolr]

WD Rocks

[ThinkFree]

Originally Posted by infra_red_dude

I would recommend Transcend as well as WD. Using both. But would recommend Transcend anyday if you are rough user. This product is totally worth the buck!

What do you mean by rough user? Frequent transfer of huge data or rough handling?

[anni]

I also wants to purchase external usb hard disk 160 GB for my laptop, but i don't have much idea. Which one to buy like without power, with power, Is in with power usb hard disk is it running by battary?. where that battary reside, inside hard disk? after how much time we need to change! And also is these usb disk simply connect to laptop by using usb port. I have usb port in laptop.

Anni

[ThinkFree]

^^You have two options-one is to buy a laptop hard disk and a casing and the other to buy a portable hard disk. The first one will be turning out to be cheaper.
Hard disks don't have batteries. If you choose the first option, you will only need to plug one USB connector in the usb port of your laptop.
And if you choose the latter, then the disk may be taking power from the same port which it uses for data, may require a separate port for power , or you may need to supply it power from a socket on the wall.