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26 Sep 2009   #1

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External Storage

O/A 22 Oct I will be upgrading my x64 laptop to Windows 7 from Vista HP. After I upgrade and updates I'm thinking of purchasing a SATA external storage device for creating a backup of my entire system. My current C & D drives total content is 110GB and I don't know what Windows 7 will add or reduce that number. I would ask the group for an idea on what device I should buy and also will all SATA devices function with my laptop. Thanks



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26 Sep 2009   #2

Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit / XP Home sp3
Gulf Coast Texas
 
 

7 is around 3-4 gb If i remember corectly. would you lso please fill in your system specs in ser cp so others will know what hardware you have inorder to help you in future posts. thanks and welcome to sevenforums. fabe
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26 Sep 2009   #3
whs

Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
Florida in winter, Black Forest/Germany
 
 

I would suggest you get a 2.5 Inch USB powered disk of 300 to 500GBs. Those are the handiest for laptops, but any USB attached disk will run on your laptop. The cost should be in the $60 to $80 range. Here are the "daily specials" ( Deals2buy: Storage Devices deals ). This one is an example from that webpage ( http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...AFC-C8Junction ).

Last edited by whs; 26 Sep 2009 at 07:03 AM.. Reason: addition
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