Which hard drive would you suggest? need: 1-2tb, easy backups.

[Confounded]

So, I bought a HP DV7, i7/8gig ram second hand from CEX. Yeah... I know. (beats audio).
I'm taking it back to TRY and get it fixed, but they'll do a system restore, wiping all my data.

I need a harddrive to backup and store movies/games etc. Mainly to backup data to begin with.
Between 1-3gig, under £100 would be great also usb3, any ideas guys? Thanks.

I've looked at about 100 different ones, but there are too many options to even filter them down to 10.

 

[RealBeast]

WD My Passport USB 3.0 in either 1 or 2TB size. Just be sure to always safely eject it and don't just unplug it. And best to run it along with your computer on a UPS if you have any power outages or power quality issues, as USB drive data is easily lost.

 

[Confounded]

WD My Passport USB 3.0 in either 1 or 2TB size. Just be sure to always safely eject it and don't just unplug it. And best to run it along with your computer on a UPS if you have any power outages or power quality issues, as USB drive data is easily lost.

As I use a laptop, with a surge-protection plug socket, I doubt I'd need a UPS, would you opt for http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007UOW818/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=computers
or a stores online checkout for a few pound more?
http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing-accessories/data-storage/portable-external-hard-drives/wd-my-passport-portable-hard-drive-1tb-black-14553716-pdt.html

 

[RealBeast]

Personally, I would go with Amazon and save some money.

One other thing: it is best to use it laying flat not standing up, knocking it over when working can cause irreparable damage.

 

[Confounded]

Personally, I would go with Amazon and save some money.

One other thing: it is best to use it laying flat not standing up, knocking it over when working can cause irreparable damage.

I found that out the hard way with an external power supply harddrive. Knocked it off the computer desk, and hit the corner. Luckily it only broke the case. Thanks.