Recommendations? A reliable External Harddrive for saving videos onto!

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SkarNetwork

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Hello forums!
Recently I have decided to get a 1TB to 2TB External Harddrive with a USB 3.0/3.1, to use at home and at work. The data I will be storing is likely to be videos, Some files are uncompressed, some files in a Standard Playback codec.

After searching the internet and going through various "Best harddrives of 2016" and "Top 20 Harddrives you need" 'Type' lists. I felt it would be better to ask for any recommendations.

My Ideal specs for the product would be:
.USB 3.0/3.1
(for that transfer speed) (Both my Work and Home Computers how USB 3.0 ports)

.1TB or 2TB
(I don't mind too much, even though their is a lot of data between the too)

.To Possibly not require an external power source
(If I must have one that's fine)

.Most of all, Reliable!
(I know 90% of companies are reliable, however are their specific ones drives that seem to stand the test of time )

Thank you So much for reading
All Opinions and Recommendations are Welcome.

-Adam
 
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kasol kay

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Most companies re-brand Hard Drives from either WD or Seagate, so there isn't much difference.

If you want want something truly reliable then get an SSD. SSD's are faster and usually last at least a decade, while an HDD might last only two months.

The reason for this is that an SSD has no moving parts like a thumb drive, but much higher quality. If you're not sure about this then read up about it, I'm not the type to spread rumors.

For photos or work documents I would recommend an SSD since those are files you cannot afford to lose.

SSD's in high capacity's are expensive, so I can't recommend them for replaceable content: Movies, Music, Games.

You could get a cheap SSD for important files and a separate HDD for mass storage.


SSD 240GB:

http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-SD6SB1M-256G-1022I-SD256GX110-2-5-Inch/dp/B00BDS5GGQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1464949207&sr=1-4&keywords=SSD&refinements=p_n_feature_three_browse-bin%3A14027458011%2Cp_36%3A-9000

SSD 120GB:

http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-SD6SB1M-256G-1022I-SD256GX110-2-5-Inch/dp/B00BDS5GGQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1464949207&sr=1-4&keywords=SSD&refinements=p_n_feature_three_browse-bin%3A14027458011%2Cp_36%3A-9000

SSD Enclosure:

http://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Version--ORICO-External-Enclosure/dp/B00XQRI8VC/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1464949271&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=ssd+enclosure&psc=1

If you must have an HDD, WD's Passport line is cheap. I've had a few die on me but there's no point in spending more on essentially the same product.

The only option after that are Server grade HDD's, but you won't find those in any kind of slim enclosure.

Best of luck!
-Kasol Kay
 
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Wayfall

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You could get this portable HDD for your mass storage of videos as they do take a lot of room to store.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Elements-Portable-External-Drive-WDBU6Y0020BBK-EESN/dp/B00D0L5BH8/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1464949609&sr=1-1&keywords=WD+Elements+External+Hard+Drive++2+TB+usb+3.0
I store videos and they fill my 1TB HDD very fast.

There is also an enclosure one:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Elements-Desktop-External-Drive-WDBWLG0020HBK-EESN/dp/B00H7TBBSW/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1464949609&sr=1-3&keywords=WD+Elements+External+Hard+Drive++2+TB+usb+3.0

Both of these have the USB 3.0 you want.

Regards
 
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ArtPog

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In my opinion, like most PC users, I believe you would be much better served by purchasing a USB external enclosure + a HDD and/or SSD for your backup strategy rather than a commercial "one-piece" unit.

The advantages of doing so are significant. First of all, virtually any USBEHD enclosure you purchase will accommodate both 2 1/2" & 3 1/2" drives. That's a real advantage. Then you can purchase the HDD (or SSD) YOU want, not the HDD that's installed in the commercial product. Rest assured the drive you purchase will invariably prove superior to the commercial product. And you can select whatever disk capacity YOU want. Another advantage is that the HDD you install in the USBEHD can always be easily removed and installed in a PC should that need arise.

Still another significant advantage is the fact that by using a separate USBEHD enclosure + HDD you will have UNLIMITED capability to utilize any number of different HDDs/SSDs for whatever purpose(s) you deem necessary or desirable.

All in all there are really no downsides to purchasing a USBEHD + HDD (and/or SSD) in comparison to purchasing a commercial one-piece product. And you will have an enormous choice as to the USB enclosure that appeals to you.

And it's child's play to install and/or reinstall a HDD or SSD in & out of a USB external enclosure - whatever the type.

Now insofar as your particular need for enhanced speed of data transfer...

Unquestionably, assuming your system has the capability, you should seriously consider USB 3.1, or more precisely, USB 3.1 Gen 2. You did not indicate the system you're working with and I'm assuming it probably does NOT contain USB 3.1 Gen 2 capability. I hope I'm wrong about that so please correct me if I am. Then I can provide some suggestions should you be interested.
 
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