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**Asianunta** · 09-28-2010, 01:10 AM

I already have an Iomega HDD 465GB hard-drive, but the damn thing likes to blink off n' on sometimes - and it's pissin' me off.

Can anyone recommend a decent hard-drive for +/- $100?

**PerfectCreditForYou** · 09-28-2010, 02:11 AM

I have a 500 MB FreeAgent that I have had for about 2 yrs. No complaints at all and it's not even 1/4 of the way full and I put everything on it!

**nancywind** · 09-28-2010, 04:02 AM

scholl....i think you mean 500gb. i would fill 500mb with half a file.

I bet you could get one of several for 100 bucks. just go to best buy and pick one out. or wal mart. or ebay.

i need one, too. I would sure like a terrabyte of extra storage capability. i stream movies to my xbox over my network. i am running out of room.

**DailyRingtone** · 09-28-2010, 04:16 AM

I already have an Iomega HDD 465GB hard-drive, but the damn thing likes to blink off n' on sometimes - and it's pissin' me off.

Can anyone recommend a decent hard-drive for +/- $100?

Blink on an off. Are you talking about the LED or is your system dropping connection on the drive? If it's dropping connection are you certain that it's the drive?

What kind of computer do you have? Are you handy opening it up?

I would recommind that you build your own drive. You can buy an eSata enclosure online at Newegg and then buy a good 1TB drive to put in the thing. eSata connections are lots faster then USB as they run at the native speed of the Drive and Bus line. You will have to open your computer and connect a plug inside the computer to plate on the back. But that is not hard at all.

**wmhardware** · 09-28-2010, 05:37 AM

scholl....i think you mean 500gb. i would fill 500mb with half a file.

Yep that's what I meant!

**whimpykid** · 09-28-2010, 05:38 AM

TStreet~ This is almost exactly the one I have but after looking at it now that I am home it is actually 750GB and I got it for under $100

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/pr...questid=122620

**Alupleintilla** · 09-28-2010, 03:16 PM

Blink on an off. Are you talking about the LED or is your system dropping connection on the drive? If it's dropping connection are you certain that it's the drive?

What kind of computer do you have? Are you handy opening it up?

I would recommind that you build your own drive. You can buy an eSata enclosure online at Newegg and then buy a good 1TB drive to put in the thing. eSata connections are lots faster then USB as they run at the native speed of the Drive and Bus line. You will have to open your computer and connect a plug inside the computer to plate on the back. But that is not hard at all.

A message stating "This device can run faster" pops up. If I click on the message, it shows a bunch of USB connections from which to choose, but no matter what I do or which USB port I connect to, nothing ever changes. The power doesn't shut off, but the device restarts every time this message pops up.

Build my own, eh? Never done anything like that before, but would be willing to try.

**propolo** · 09-28-2010, 03:18 PM

How old is this computer. Sounds like you've got USB 1.0 ports on it. VERY SLOW. If that is the case then you will not have Sata ports either and my advice will not help you.

**Speareerfug** · 09-28-2010, 03:19 PM

How old is this computer. Sounds like you've got USB 1.0 ports on it. VERY SLOW. If that is the case then you will not have Sata ports either and my advice will not help you.

TIme for a new computer? It's a 3-year old Dell.

**strongjannabiz** · 09-28-2010, 03:22 PM

Maybe not. Something is wrong and it might be either the drive or the computer. A 3 year old Dell is new enough to have both USB 2.0 and internal SATA ports. Do you have access to a second PC. One that you can plug up your drive and see if the problem follows it.

**Adwetyren** · 09-28-2010, 03:36 PM

Maybe not. Something is wrong and it might be either the drive or the computer. A 3 year old Dell is new enough to have both USB 2.0 and internal SATA ports. Do you have access to a second PC. One that you can plug up your drive and see if the problem follows it.

I should add: The drive didn't behave this way in the beginning. We had a problem that required Windows to have to be reloaded last year by the local Dell warranty flunkie. Could that be the root of my problem?

**Peterli** · 09-28-2010, 04:11 PM

I doubt it. It sounds like a hardware problem not a software one. I suspect the computer is the problem. Hence my request/question about plugging this device into another computer. If the problem follows the device then it is the faulty unit. If not then the computer is at fault and THEN we can address whether it is a software or hardware issue in the computer.

**tigoCeree** · 09-28-2010, 05:16 PM

I doubt it. It sounds like a hardware problem not a software one. I suspect the computer is the problem. Hence my request/question about plugging this device into another computer. If the problem follows the device then it is the faulty unit. If not then the computer is at fault and THEN we can address whether it is a software or hardware issue in the computer.

Yes, I'm gonna try that. Thanks!

09-28-2010, 01:10 AM	#1
Asianunta Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 412 Senior Member	Recommend External Hard-Drive I already have an Iomega HDD 465GB hard-drive, but the damn thing likes to blink off n' on sometimes - and it's pissin' me off. Can anyone recommend a decent hard-drive for +/- $100? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-28-2010, 02:11 AM	#2
PerfectCreditForYou Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 362 Senior Member	I have a 500 MB FreeAgent that I have had for about 2 yrs. No complaints at all and it's not even 1/4 of the way full and I put everything on it! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-28-2010, 04:02 AM	#3
nancywind Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 545 Senior Member	scholl....i think you mean 500gb. i would fill 500mb with half a file. I bet you could get one of several for 100 bucks. just go to best buy and pick one out. or wal mart. or ebay. i need one, too. I would sure like a terrabyte of extra storage capability. i stream movies to my xbox over my network. i am running out of room. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-28-2010, 04:16 AM	#4
DailyRingtone Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 690 Senior Member	I already have an Iomega HDD 465GB hard-drive, but the damn thing likes to blink off n' on sometimes - and it's pissin' me off. Can anyone recommend a decent hard-drive for +/- $100? Blink on an off. Are you talking about the LED or is your system dropping connection on the drive? If it's dropping connection are you certain that it's the drive? What kind of computer do you have? Are you handy opening it up? I would recommind that you build your own drive. You can buy an eSata enclosure online at Newegg and then buy a good 1TB drive to put in the thing. eSata connections are lots faster then USB as they run at the native speed of the Drive and Bus line. You will have to open your computer and connect a plug inside the computer to plate on the back. But that is not hard at all. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-28-2010, 05:37 AM	#5
wmhardware Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 462 Senior Member	scholl....i think you mean 500gb. i would fill 500mb with half a file. Yep that's what I meant! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-28-2010, 05:38 AM	#6
whimpykid Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 611 Senior Member	TStreet~ This is almost exactly the one I have but after looking at it now that I am home it is actually 750GB and I got it for under $100 http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/pr...questid=122620 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-28-2010, 03:16 PM	#7
Alupleintilla Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 387 Senior Member	Blink on an off. Are you talking about the LED or is your system dropping connection on the drive? If it's dropping connection are you certain that it's the drive? What kind of computer do you have? Are you handy opening it up? I would recommind that you build your own drive. You can buy an eSata enclosure online at Newegg and then buy a good 1TB drive to put in the thing. eSata connections are lots faster then USB as they run at the native speed of the Drive and Bus line. You will have to open your computer and connect a plug inside the computer to plate on the back. But that is not hard at all. A message stating "This device can run faster" pops up. If I click on the message, it shows a bunch of USB connections from which to choose, but no matter what I do or which USB port I connect to, nothing ever changes. The power doesn't shut off, but the device restarts every time this message pops up. Build my own, eh? Never done anything like that before, but would be willing to try. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-28-2010, 03:18 PM	#8
propolo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 480 Senior Member	How old is this computer. Sounds like you've got USB 1.0 ports on it. VERY SLOW. If that is the case then you will not have Sata ports either and my advice will not help you. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-28-2010, 03:19 PM	#9
Speareerfug Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 475 Senior Member	How old is this computer. Sounds like you've got USB 1.0 ports on it. VERY SLOW. If that is the case then you will not have Sata ports either and my advice will not help you. TIme for a new computer? It's a 3-year old Dell. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-28-2010, 03:22 PM	#10
strongjannabiz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 465 Senior Member	Maybe not. Something is wrong and it might be either the drive or the computer. A 3 year old Dell is new enough to have both USB 2.0 and internal SATA ports. Do you have access to a second PC. One that you can plug up your drive and see if the problem follows it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-28-2010, 03:36 PM	#11
Adwetyren Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 457 Senior Member	Maybe not. Something is wrong and it might be either the drive or the computer. A 3 year old Dell is new enough to have both USB 2.0 and internal SATA ports. Do you have access to a second PC. One that you can plug up your drive and see if the problem follows it. I should add: The drive didn't behave this way in the beginning. We had a problem that required Windows to have to be reloaded last year by the local Dell warranty flunkie. Could that be the root of my problem? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-28-2010, 04:11 PM	#12
Peterli Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 458 Senior Member	I doubt it. It sounds like a hardware problem not a software one. I suspect the computer is the problem. Hence my request/question about plugging this device into another computer. If the problem follows the device then it is the faulty unit. If not then the computer is at fault and THEN we can address whether it is a software or hardware issue in the computer. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-28-2010, 05:16 PM	#13
tigoCeree Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 459 Senior Member	I doubt it. It sounds like a hardware problem not a software one. I suspect the computer is the problem. Hence my request/question about plugging this device into another computer. If the problem follows the device then it is the faulty unit. If not then the computer is at fault and THEN we can address whether it is a software or hardware issue in the computer. Yes, I'm gonna try that. Thanks! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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