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External HDD recomendations
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ok im planning on getting a external HDD but i have seen numerous posts on here about compatibility issues, so can someone please recommend a reasonably cheap 1TB external HDD available in the UK that is DEFINITELY compatible?
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Be sure to get an ESATA capable one too. The speeds are WAY better. You will be much happier and they reall don't cost more if you look around.
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This one looks good, for the price.
thank you.. i think ill go with that one, it works out to about £50 after exchange rates. and i just found one for £59, so that will do, thanks very much *tips hat*
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