[billyg1957]

Hi,
I am looking for an external hard drive, with the primary use as a place to back up files from multiple computers, as well as back up mp3 players. I was hoping to get recommendations as to brands to consider/avoid.

I have been perusing newegg.com and found quite a few in the 160 gig range for about $69.

Any and all input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[crjdriver]

I just buy an enclosure and install a regular drive. Post a link to whatever you want to buy and we can take a look at it for you.

 

[JohnWill]

Here's a 320gig drive for $80 after rebate: http://dealnews.com/deals/Hitachi-D...al-Hard-Drive-for-80-after-rebate/148354.html

www.newegg.com has a ton of nice external enclosures to put it in, probably run you about $25-30.

 

[etaf]

i do the same - usually samsung / maxtor - whichever on a good offer

 

[billyg1957]

Okay, Next dumb question. How easy is it to install the drive into the enclosure? Keep in mind I am not mr. handy.

 

[billyg1957]

Here are a couple I found (w/enclosures) on newegg.com

Cavalry CAUE37320 320GB 7200 RPM External Hard Drive - Retail $99.99
Fantom Titanium-II TFD250U8 250GB 7200 RPM External Hard Drive - Retail $89.99

 

[JohnWill]

It's a piece of cake to install them. It's no different than sticking a drive into a computer case, couple of screws and connect the power and IDE connector.

Either of those you indicated there would do you fine, and they're already put together, so that solves one tiny issue.