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AlanAlan
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I have the 1TB version and I absolutely love it

 

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HL612ZM/A/g-technology-2tb-g-drive-mobile-usb-30-portable-hard-drive?fnode=5f 

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How about this one?

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/seagate-backup-plus-4tb-external-usb-3-0-hard-drive/5425900.p?skuId=5425900&ref=199&loc=te1Fq2FCseg&acampID=1&siteID=te1Fq2FCseg-gHIPsJd2rjMwkCyLcmmfug

 

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I've been using seagate's backup plus for years. 

It works great. 

 

I think any generic brand is good enough. 

WD, Seagate, etc. 

 

Also I recommend using google photo to store all your photos. 0 risks, free for all. 

If it is not broken, let's fix till it is. 

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1 hour ago, bradleyk44 said:

There's always the choice of getting an external enclosure with an internal drive. Those go around $20 on amazon. But if you want a premade one. I'd recommend the wd passports. They are going for around 75 for 2TB

 

1 hour ago, RadiatingLight said:

How about this one?

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/seagate-backup-plus-4tb-external-usb-3-0-hard-drive/5425900.p?skuId=5425900&ref=199&loc=te1Fq2FCseg&acampID=1&siteID=te1Fq2FCseg-gHIPsJd2rjMwkCyLcmmfug

 

 

1 hour ago, mrchow19910319 said:

I've been using seagate's backup plus for years. 

It works great. 

 

I think any generic brand is good enough. 

WD, Seagate, etc. 

 

Also I recommend using google photo to store all your photos. 0 risks, free for all. 

Are the WD and Seagate drives fast when transfering big files?

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1 minute ago, AlanAlan said:

 

 

Are the WD and Seagate drives fast when transfering big files?

More than 100 MB/s. I think it is good enough. And TBH that's as fast as you get. 

Unless it is SSD to SSD. 

If it is not broken, let's fix till it is. 

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