I'm going to be getting a portable hard disk drive. I've narrowed my selection down to two models. I was hoping some users could comment on their experiences with either of the models. Any specific reasons why I might want to pick one over the other?
Verbatim - Store 'n' Go 500GB (model 97397)
vs.
Western Digital - My Passport Essential 500GB (model WDBACY5000ABK-NESN)
I'll be using it strictly as a "backup" disk. I'll be putting music and documents onto the drive in case my computer's hard drive dies. The most important criteria for me are
1. High Quality construction, reliability, & performance
2. Quietness
3. Ability to just plug it in and have the computer see a hard drive. I don't want to HAVE to install software.
Although not essential, I'd also prefer that the USB cable also provide power so I don't need to have a power cable and USB cable attached to the drive. Speed and cost are not that important. If one drive better meets all 3 of my preferred criteria but costs more and is slower, I'll still buy that drive.
thanks for any help anyone can provide
Verbatim - Store 'n' Go 500GB (model 97397)
vs.
Western Digital - My Passport Essential 500GB (model WDBACY5000ABK-NESN)
I'll be using it strictly as a "backup" disk. I'll be putting music and documents onto the drive in case my computer's hard drive dies. The most important criteria for me are
1. High Quality construction, reliability, & performance
2. Quietness
3. Ability to just plug it in and have the computer see a hard drive. I don't want to HAVE to install software.
Although not essential, I'd also prefer that the USB cable also provide power so I don't need to have a power cable and USB cable attached to the drive. Speed and cost are not that important. If one drive better meets all 3 of my preferred criteria but costs more and is slower, I'll still buy that drive.
thanks for any help anyone can provide
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