"Mike" wrote in message
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Hi, I'm looking for an external HDD that's quiet, ,fast & dependable.
I just ordered a combo usb2 & firewire card, now I 'm looking for an
external hdd.
Previously I had read FireWire is marginally superior to USB2.

Any recommendations for an appx 160g (or greater) external HDD that meets
the described critera?

PC Mag reviews like the Maxtor OneTouch II External USB Drive, but several
users
report problems with this drive. otoh, maybe it's just a few of thousands
rep[orting problems
as I'm sure most happily using the drive won't report this.

Mike




Get a dedicated enclosure and the HDD separately. At least you'll know you
have a good HDD inside.
Enclosure example:
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec....iteria=AA35430

http://www.coolmaxusa.com/productDet...category=3. 5


Get tech details here, but shop elsewhere, its cheaper that way.
http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Produ...17&Language=en
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Jonny