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I'm in need of an external storage device, but I'm not sure what to get. At first, I was going to get a 16 GB flash drive for $30, because at minimum, all I need is 10 GB of free space. But after looking at external hard drives, they seem to be a much better deal. I slowly kept realizing I could double the hard drive space for not much more, and I'd probably end up getting a 500 GB for around $70-80, but I have two concerns.
First, are external hard drives really only a short-term solution? On every single brand of hard drive, it seems that they die shortly after a year, and I'd hate to lose 500 GB of data. My ancient 512 KB flash drive, on the other hand, is still going strong, so it seems like my options are between reliability and much more space, which I could use since my netbook only has 160 GB of space and no DVD writer.
Secondly, the external power. Are there any external HDDs that can be powered up through the USB, or did they not allow this since it might put extra strain on some devices? Having to have it plugged in seems like it would be a pain, especially since I'd have to plug it in behind my TV to use with my consoles and then move it again when I need to transfer something from my laptop.
So, some help? I'm not sure which one to go for. Also, single deals won't help too much. This isn't an immediate purchase, but something I'm looking out for.
First, are external hard drives really only a short-term solution? On every single brand of hard drive, it seems that they die shortly after a year, and I'd hate to lose 500 GB of data. My ancient 512 KB flash drive, on the other hand, is still going strong, so it seems like my options are between reliability and much more space, which I could use since my netbook only has 160 GB of space and no DVD writer.
Secondly, the external power. Are there any external HDDs that can be powered up through the USB, or did they not allow this since it might put extra strain on some devices? Having to have it plugged in seems like it would be a pain, especially since I'd have to plug it in behind my TV to use with my consoles and then move it again when I need to transfer something from my laptop.
So, some help? I'm not sure which one to go for. Also, single deals won't help too much. This isn't an immediate purchase, but something I'm looking out for.