Storage Solutions Laptop HDD + Casing OR External HDD ??

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Please let me know which is an economical option, whether to buy a Laptop HDD along with its casing or an external HDD ?

I am in need of a 250/320 Gb capacity one.

Any help in the regard will be appreciated :)

Also suggest some options with their price if possible.

PS: I dont want the HDD to be very big in size, a portable one will do.
 
for budget 4-5k

i recommend Western digital my home book edition 500 gb

it come with e-sata and usb also firmware

dont get 320 gb so u need higher capity 500 gb is recommend :)

dont get laptop hd are unless but speed are slow 5400 rrm

PS: I dont want the HDD to be very big in size, a portable one will do.
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oh i recommed western digital BASIC home 500 gb slim hd for 4k come with only usb port ;)
 
Ajayarun said:
for budget 4-5k

i recommend Western digital my home book edition 500 gb

it come with e-sata and usb also firmware

dont get 320 gb so u need higher capity 500 gb is recommend :)

dont get laptop hd are unless but speed are slow 5400 rrm

oh i recommed western digital BASIC home 500 gb slim hd for 4k come with only usb port ;)
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I think that it will cost atleast 5.5k+ for that.

OP doesnt want a very 'big' drive- a normal external casing with a laptop HDD will do fine, can also consider the branded offerings like the WD Passport, Seagate Freeagent Go etc.. these are likely to be more durable!
 
Laptop HDDs are not yet available in sizes above 320GB. There is no real advantage in buying a seperate case and encasing a laptop HDD unless you have a laptop and are planning to use it internally sometime.

Only advantage might be cost. 320GB laptop HDD seems to be available for Rs 6870 + (4% VAT) = Rs 7150/- or so from ComputerWareHouse Bangalore.

You might get it for some Rs 500/- less at SP Road(or Lamington Road for you.) Not all stores might stock this though as it is new. 250GB will definitely be available.
 
I basically want a slim version at a reasonable price if possible. A 250Gb would do if it fits in my budget (which i havent yet decided on). I am searching for a good deal. Let me know, if i am getting a 250Gb one for max of 100$ on ebay US website and get it shipped for free to India, should i go for this offer ?

I plan to move my HDD from one location to another and also connect it to my PS2.
 
@sydras: getting an internal with casing makes more sense actually. The externals (maxtor at least) offer ONLY 3 yrs warranty while the internal ones come with 5 yrs :D Howz that for a diff? :ohyeah: Not to mention that u ll save around 300-600 on an internal+casing.

@rak007:

160Gb internal: 3050

250Gb internal: 4.5-4.7k

Both seagates.

So I would recommend an internal + casing. Even if u get a good casing it will be prob be cheaper or at the most equal to the external in price. + the 2 years extra warranty. N warrantys always a good thing on HDDs :D
 
Ok, that's a good point :cool2: . But do laptop HDDs also come with 5 yr warranty? If they do, then it's worth getting them. Only concern would then be the quality of the casing and whether it would support a capacity like 250GB or 320GB(though I don't see a reason why they would not support such a capacity.)
 
rak007 said:
shud i order from ebay.com (USA) or buy from Lamington road, Mumbai ?

I am keen on 250Gb or more space
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buy it locally. Much easier to have local warranty for something like a harddisk
 
sydras said:
Ok, that's a good point :cool2: . But do laptop HDDs also come with 5 yr warranty? If they do, then it's worth getting them. Only concern would then be the quality of the casing and whether it would support a capacity like 250GB or 320GB(though I don't see a reason why they would not support such a capacity.)
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Yup, confirmed :) Picked up 5 160 Gbs last week :P Was carrying 800Gb in a small bag :ohyeah:

@rak007: Theres some confusion. NO US website will ship free to India :P Unless u got someone who ll carry it over, its no use :no: + if u get it couriered, dont forget custom duties on it :P + warranty hassles to boot.

So buy local only.

@PCGamer: the 160 is Pune price including Octroi :P The WD was 3.8 :P So if the WD is cheaper, the seagate will be TOO ;) Now wat do u say? The 5Yr warranty Vs the 3 yr one swung us for sure ;)
 
techie_007 said:
@PCGamer: the 160 is Pune price including Octroi :P The WD was 3.8 :P So if the WD is cheaper, the seagate will be TOO ;) Now wat do u say? The 5Yr warranty Vs the 3 yr one swung us for sure ;)
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dude, WD passport 160GB is rs.3400 all incl in chennai - confirmed
AFAIK, seagate portables are not as cheap at WD
though 5yr vs 3 yr is one to be considered, but seeing the way technology is growing and Holographicand SSD drives on horizon, 5 years is too long a period for these drives.
 
pcgamer said:
dude, WD passport 160GB is rs.3400 all incl in chennai - confirmed

AFAIK, seagate portables are not as cheap at WD

though 5yr vs 3 yr is one to be considered, but seeing the way technology is growing and Holographicand SSD drives on horizon, 5 years is too long a period for these drives.
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so u wouldnt mind getting a HDD with 3 yr warranty over one with 5yr warranty if dif is very small? :O

I dont care if its gonna be obsolete, I still prefer as big a warranty as possible, esp delicate stuff like portable hard drives. :)
 
I may need to carry the HDD to Office and while traveling also. So i suppose a desktop HDD with casing wont be a good idea. I suppose i should better go for a company made external HDD. So now can anyone please let me know what are the rates of external HDD having USB connectivity (additional power supply feature will be a add-on) and size of 250Gb or more. And the best place in Mumbai to buy the same. Lamington Road is one i know.
 
rak007 said:
I may need to carry the HDD to Office and while traveling also. So i suppose a desktop HDD with casing wont be a good idea. I suppose i should better go for a company made external HDD. So now can anyone please let me know what are the rates of external HDD having USB connectivity (additional power supply feature will be a add-on) and size of 250Gb or more. And the best place in Mumbai to buy the same. Lamington Road is one i know.
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hey both are same in size and carrying capacity
Just that you have to fix the casing and HDD and screw it together...while the other one is readymade.

You don't need additional power for a 2.5" laptop casing. the extra USB cable with supply that
 
But isnt that the external HDD have better shock absorbing capacity that the ones custom fitted with casing ? I dont want to have Bad sectors get developed on the HDD.
 
rak007 said:
But isnt that the external HDD have better shock absorbing capacity that the ones custom fitted with casing ? I dont want to have Bad sectors get developed on the HDD.
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no difference mate. external one is same as internal with casing. cos the casing has to be kept pretty small and so no cushioning/shock absorbtion is there.
 
So from this can i conclude that there is very little difference between a ektop HDD + Casing (3.5") and a readymade external HDD ?

In that case i would also require additional power supply to run the HDD with casing. Also how much would a 250GB/320GB/500GB normal HDD + Casing cost ?
 
rak007 said:
So from this can i conclude that there is very little difference between a ektop HDD + Casing (3.5") and a readymade external HDD ?
In that case i would also require additional power supply to run the HDD with casing. Also how much would a 250GB/320GB/500GB normal HDD + Casing cost ?
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You r confusing a lot
You want it to be compact and be carried easilyBut u keep suggesting 3.5 inchers

Compact and pocket carry ones are 2.5" . normal 3.5" are bigger ones
pls be clear in your requirement and ask for sugegstions
 
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