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#1
02-09-2021, 12:18 PM
I’m looking to purchase a new portable hard drive and was wondering if anyone could recommend a model? I’m very new to this so any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks Smile



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02-09-2021, 01:59 PM
Look for reliability, and speed.



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#3
02-09-2021, 02:07 PM
Ive had a 2tb seagate for a few years. No complaints.



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03-09-2021, 02:07 AM
1TB is enough in most cases honestly.



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#5
03-09-2021, 06:34 AM
How long does an externa hdd last? If its not plugged in constantly. Only when im using it



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04-09-2021, 11:59 AM
The drives themselves last a while, but from my experience, the actual connection is what fails. Usually about 3-5 years, more if your careful and minmize like movement of the connection into the drive.