External Hard Drive

- Models range around 2.5" & 3.5" hard drives and full-height 5.25"

An external hard drive is an external storage device that connects to a personal computer. It's main functions are portability and the backup of data. In order to copy files to an external hard drive, you must first install the correct drivers onto the computer so it will recognize the device. External hard drives normally connect to a computer using USB or a firewire. In a Windows-based environment, files may be moved by clicking and dragging to the appropriate folder under "My Computer".
Benefits
1. Additional storage space
2. Adds additional drivers to servers
3. Ability to transfer data between non-network computers
4. Back data
5. Recover data

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External Hard Drive on Amazon
- Western Digital Elements 1 TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive WDE1UBK10000N (Black) - $119.99
  
  WD Elements Black USB 2.0 external hard drive is an easy, reliable way to add more storage to your PC or Macintosh®. Simply plug it in to a USB port and start saving or backing up ...
  
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- Toshiba 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive (Black/White) - $149.99
  
  Toshiba 500GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive. The Storage You Need. Toshibas external hard drives are a hassle free, simple and easy solution to all your backup needs. Our dr...
  
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- Iomega Prestige 500 GB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive 34270 - $99.99
  
  The Iomega Prestige Desktop Hard Drive USB 2.0, 500GB provides a simple and affordable solution for all your storage needs. Ideal for adding capacity to your system, this stylish d...
  
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- Iomega Prestige 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive 34275 - $170.99
  
  The Iomega Prestige Desktop Hard Drive USB 2.0, 1TB provides a simple and affordable solution for all your storage needs. Ideal for adding capacity to your system, this stylish dri...
  
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- Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 1 TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive WDH1U10000N - $159.99
  
  This elegant external hard drive, reminiscent of a book, is the perfect storage solution. It takes no more space than a paperback book. Collect two or more and they nest neatly tog...
  
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External Hard Drive Questions

I am now in the market for an emergency replacement external hard drive. Any suggestions? 1 Answer

I use the Western Digital and love it. read more

Can someone recommend a way to pull data from a pc to a mac using an external hard drive? is this possible? online storage? 1 Answer

Yes, this is possible, if the external drive was formatted for use with windows you should be able to plug it into your Mac and transfer the files off of it. A... read more

I'm wondering which external hard drive I should get. Any suggestions?

Do you care about speed, what does your pc/Mac support. Do you want the external drive to be portable? I have an Iomega , I bought this particular one because ... read more

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