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<blockquote data-quote="RadDave" data-source="post: 1713940" data-attributes="member: 234411"><p>@ <strong>Scott</strong> - first, I'm assuming that you are looking at the two <em>Seagate</em> external HDs below (from Amazon) - there has been some discussion in the forum about using USB-powered vs. an AC adapter for power to backup drive(s) w/ a number of members here using AC powered HDs; but the smaller size & portability of the USB HDs is attractive - for myself, I have about 6 external HDs (mixture of manufacturers) and all are USB-powered, so I've opted for those features and also the goal to reduce 'cord clutter'.</p><p></p><p>As to which manufacturer to favor, <a href="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2400958,00.asp" target="_blank">PC Mag</a> did a review just a few months ago and two <em>Seagate</em> HDs were included in their 'Editor's Choice' - click the link for more information.</p><p></p><p>Finally, as stated above, <em>Seagate</em> has had a poor reputation for higher failure rates of its HDs, and I've in the past posted charts from the online backup firm, <a href="https://www.backblaze.com/blog/hard-drive-reliability-q4-2015/" target="_blank">Backblaze</a> clearly showing poorer longevity from this company; however, some of their most recent data/charts seem to indicate an improvement (see the 2nd pic below & the quote) - SO w/ this information in hand, you should be able to make a choice. Good luck. Dave <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]24370[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]24371[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RadDave, post: 1713940, member: 234411"] @ [B]Scott[/B] - first, I'm assuming that you are looking at the two [I]Seagate[/I] external HDs below (from Amazon) - there has been some discussion in the forum about using USB-powered vs. an AC adapter for power to backup drive(s) w/ a number of members here using AC powered HDs; but the smaller size & portability of the USB HDs is attractive - for myself, I have about 6 external HDs (mixture of manufacturers) and all are USB-powered, so I've opted for those features and also the goal to reduce 'cord clutter'. As to which manufacturer to favor, [URL="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2400958,00.asp"]PC Mag[/URL] did a review just a few months ago and two [I]Seagate[/I] HDs were included in their 'Editor's Choice' - click the link for more information. Finally, as stated above, [I]Seagate[/I] has had a poor reputation for higher failure rates of its HDs, and I've in the past posted charts from the online backup firm, [URL="https://www.backblaze.com/blog/hard-drive-reliability-q4-2015/"]Backblaze[/URL] clearly showing poorer longevity from this company; however, some of their most recent data/charts seem to indicate an improvement (see the 2nd pic below & the quote) - SO w/ this information in hand, you should be able to make a choice. Good luck. Dave :) . [ATTACH=FULL]24370[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=FULL]24371[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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