Desktop Hard Disk Drives

wilberforce

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Desktop Hard Disk Drives

« on: January 01, 2008, 03:00:29 PM »

Does anyone have or use one of these -

http://www.iomega-europe.com/section?SID=c74fa0c20a2b5950eef668797b1a812710c:4735&secid=39290

I recently bought one but after reading the Iomega forum, there appears to be some uncertainty about the reliability of these bits of kit.

Any comments?


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Tanthalas

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Re: Desktop Hard Disk Drives

« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2008, 10:55:52 PM »

Dunno about the Iomegas, but I've heard bad things about the Lacies. (Mainly from Oli)


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Cheggy Eggplant

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Re: Desktop Hard Disk Drives

« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2008, 10:12:28 PM »

I had one, it worked great....for two days. Went back after it suddenly disappeared from Finder, never to return (without formatting again). Luckily I didn't lose anything.


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BriPriUK

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Re: Desktop Hard Disk Drives

« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2008, 09:23:23 AM »

There was a discussion on another forum about this, and the Western Digital My Book was the most recommended:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000EXZB0M/letzshopcom-21

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Cheggy Eggplant

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Re: Desktop Hard Disk Drives

« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2008, 09:34:10 PM »

I agree about the MyBook. I got my Iomega drive to accompany the MyBook that I got months ago. Iomega died, but the MyBook is still going strong. Highly recommended.


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sponna

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Re: Desktop Hard Disk Drives

« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2008, 11:11:16 AM »

I've used a LaCie USB2 drive without problem for the last two years.

The WD MyBook gets adequate reviews - no more. I'm currently looking for a raid 5 NAS server and checked out WD's World Book - absolutely awful reviews. Looks like £500 on a Thecus unit or similar is the only viable way to go for what I'm trying to achieve Sad


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slaughteredlamb

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Re: Desktop Hard Disk Drives

« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2008, 08:24:37 PM »

I have a 640GB Iomega and rate it very highly. Never given me a moments trouble, very reliable, quiet, fast, has a 3 port USB hub on the back of it.

I also have had LACiE drives in the past but they were pants and all failed within months.


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