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Really? What do you recommend?Originally posted by: Souka
kinda big for espionage....
Originally posted by: Souka
kinda big for espionage....
for less than $107 you can make yourself a 40GB portable drive (abiet larger in physical size)
$65 for 40gb 5400rpm 2.5" laptop drive
$20 for usb 2.0 2.5" enclosure
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$85 for 40gb of FAST portable USB storage
I used newegg.com for approx pricing.
Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
Originally posted by: Souka
kinda big for espionage....
for less than $107 you can make yourself a 40GB portable drive (abiet larger in physical size)
$65 for 40gb 5400rpm 2.5" laptop drive
$20 for usb 2.0 2.5" enclosure
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$85 for 40gb of FAST portable USB storage
I used newegg.com for approx pricing.
Those require an external power supply. The featured drive just plugs into a USB port.
This is a really nice enclosure, but it used to be about $10 cheaper. Maybe you can find it someplace else.Originally posted by: Ducati
which drive and enclosure do you recommend? i checked the site and some of the enclosures do not have measurements..
which drive and enclosure do you recommend? i checked the site and some of the enclosures do not have measurements..Originally posted by: Souka
kinda big for espionage....
for less than $107 you can make yourself a 40GB portable drive (abiet larger in physical size)
$65 for 40gb 5400rpm 2.5" laptop drive
$20 for usb 2.0 2.5" enclosure
----------
$85 for 40gb of FAST portable USB storage
I used newegg.com for approx pricing.
Originally posted by: emeraldsky
This is a really nice enclosure, but it used to be about $10 cheaper. Maybe you can find it someplace else.Originally posted by: Ducati
which drive and enclosure do you recommend? i checked the site and some of the enclosures do not have measurements..
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Nice find. This deal is dead, so maybe you can start a new thread if you want. I think it would be helpful.Originally posted by: diggger
Dell Home has this drive for $144 less automatic 10% off on drives (do not know when this expires). The Seagate $30 rebate is valid at Dell (check seagate.rebatestatus.com and "get forms" and enter "USB Pocket Drive" - expires 1 May).
So it will be net $100 (with free shipping)
Originally posted by: emeraldsky
Really? What do you recommend?Originally posted by: Souka
kinda big for espionage....
Your 40gb portable solution is cool, but it's not quite pocketable. Yeh, it'll fit in your pocket, but it's kind of heavy and it's just not practical to carry around that way. And if you take it out of your pocket to give it to a friend it's gonna look kind of conspicuous and suspicious.
Originally posted by: Java Cafe
Yes, $100 is a very good price for this, if you want the micro-mini size. However, I am leaning toward the Apricorn 40GB EZ Bus USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive, somewhat larger in size, and $15 more (AR), at Outpost. For my purposes, an eight-fold increase in storage for $15, the larger size notwithstanding, is worth it.
~ JC ~
Originally posted by: takeru
Originally posted by: Java Cafe
Yes, $100 is a very good price for this, if you want the micro-mini size. However, I am leaning toward the Apricorn 40GB EZ Bus USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive, somewhat larger in size, and $15 more (AR), at Outpost. For my purposes, an eight-fold increase in storage for $15, the larger size notwithstanding, is worth it.
~ JC ~
that drive still requires you to use a ps2 port for power. isn't there one that just uses one usb cable for data and power? if you're looking at the apricorn, you mind as well get the iogear 40gb ion drive
Originally posted by: emeraldsky
Really? What do you recommend?Originally posted by: Souka
kinda big for espionage....
Your 40gb portable solution is cool, but it's not quite pocketable. Yeh, it'll fit in your pocket, but it's kind of heavy and it's just not practical to carry around that way. And if you take it out of your pocket to give it to a friend it's gonna look kind of conspicuous and suspicious.