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Amber1 · 19-Sep-2009, 09:21 PM #1

Hi everyone.

I am looking to buy a light and portable External HD. After doing some research online I narrowed down to this two, Seagate - FreeAgent Go 320GB \ Western Digital - My Passport Essential 320GB.
If anyone has any on hand experience with either, please list the pro’s and con’s.

Thanks,
Amber

**JohnWill** · 20-Sep-2009, 11:08 AM #2

I have a WD 320gig passport, it's worked fine for me. I suspect the Seagate would b e similar, I have a bunch of their larger drives.

Amber1 · 20-Sep-2009, 12:22 PM #3

Hi, john.

thanks for the feedback. I think I will go with the seagate since it’s a little lighter and thinner, also better warranty 5 years vs. 3 years for the WD. Newegg.com has them on sale for $69.99 is that a fair price?

Thanks,
Amber

**JohnWill** · 20-Sep-2009, 07:31 PM #4

That sounds like a very fair price, and Newegg is one of my favorite vendors.

Rich-M · 20-Sep-2009, 08:27 PM #5

Not to be a downer I would not use either as they do not have what I consider to be essential to the use of an external drive, and that is an on/off switch. These drives to save Seagate and WD a quarter eliminated that and have the drives turn on and off with the pc. This is a recipe for early death for someone who leaves pc on all the time and kills the idea of safety in backing up and then leaving the drive off.

Amber1 · 20-Sep-2009, 09:55 PM #6

john, thanks for the price assurance

Rich, I appreciate the feedback

. Since I don’t know much about External HD’s any information that I can gather is useful. That said, this drive will not be connected to the computer all the time, I will be using this drive strictly for backing up my music and then just unplug it from the computer and carry it around when going to friends house and stuff . So I think the on\off issue will not affect me personally.

Thanks,
Amber

**JohnWill** · 21-Sep-2009, 10:35 AM #7

You won't find many USB powered drives with an on-off switch. I also only connect my 2.5" drives for use and disconnect them when finished.

Rich-M · 21-Sep-2009, 02:34 PM #8

Iomega and Buffalo almost always have on/off switches JW.

**JohnWill** · 21-Sep-2009, 03:51 PM #9

My experiences with Iomega Zip drives have made me steer clear of them.

Rich-M · 21-Sep-2009, 04:57 PM **#10**

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnWill

My experiences with Iomega Zip drives have made me steer clear of them.

Well I have had zip drive problems in the past but every Iomega external drive I have bought or bought for a client is still running. Experience is what we make of it!

Amber1 · 21-Sep-2009, 10:00 PM **#11**

update: ordered the Seagate freeagent go.
thank you both for taking the time

Amber.

guyinnj10 · 18-Oct-2009, 04:40 PM **#12**

I have the Seagate GO 250 ,,,Costco price $79
It came with the cradle and case..Works as advertised..

**JohnWill** · 18-Oct-2009, 05:38 PM **#13**

Glad you got your drive, enjoy.

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