Suggetstions for large capacity harddrive >200gb

[than]

Hi, Guys:

I want to buy a large hard drive for storage some video and music files. I am interested in the 200GB or 250GB, but i have no idea which one is better concerning about the quality, Maxtor or Western digital? You suggestions are needed. Thank you!

Than

 

[Mr5oh]

I think it is mainly a matter of opinion. Some people prefer one over the other, and they both will occasionally have a bad drive.

Personally I prefer Western Digital, seems like many people think the same way.

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[silverpig]

Never had a problem with WD, but I've had a few maxtors crap out on me now.

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[arkus]

Never had a problem with WD, but I've had a few maxtors crap out on me now.

Same here.

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[RUWeToddEd]

I have a Seagate 200G and have been happy with it. It runs really quiet. Western Digital drives tend to have a whining noise.

 

[Mightymo]

I think Hitachi drives are better than anything. Very fast and quiet.

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[davemar14]

Check this deal out on Tiger Direct. WD 200 GB SATA for $100.

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I have a few WD's and I have been very pleased with their performance and reliability. I still have a 1994 WD, chugging with only a 850 MB drive.

 

[sparky853]

I've used both WD and Maxtor, and have found both brands to be equally reliable.

Or non-reliable in certain cases.

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