External HDD vs Internal+Enclosure Combo

[Abudis]

I think the title is self-explanatory! 

I want to buy an external storage solution and I have this dilemma. Should I just buy an external HDD, or should I get an internal and house it in a nice enclosure? As far as cost is concerned, I have worked out that a Caviar Green, with a Raidsonic enclosure is even more expensive than a standard WD My Book (at a 2TB capacity). It's not an important differnce though, but just for mentioning it. And not only that, but the "My Book" has an extra year warranty than the Green.

What do you guys think?

[Sidiox]

I think a external HDD is better, since it is made to be moved a bit more, also the parts are better constructed together since the manufacturer doesn't need any compatibility for its inside.

[Abudis]

I think a external HDD is better, since it is made to be moved a bit more, also the parts are better constructed together since the manufacturer doesn't need any compatibility for its inside.

I like your thought, there is definetely some ground under it.

So, for an external 2TB HDD, with an on/off switch and of acclaimed quality, where should I look? Is this what I am looking for?

[Sidiox]

I like your thought, there is definetely some ground under it.

So, for an external 2TB HDD, with an on/off switch and of acclaimed quality, where should I look? Is this what I am looking for?

That one looks good, but it is quite a big one. What do you want in a external drive? I have a Samsung M3 1tb, which is really small and doesn't have an on/off switch, it is very durable (I have carried it around in my pocket, something which I don't recommend you do with HDD;s)

[Abudis]

That one looks good, but it is quite a big one. What do you want in a external drive? I have a Samsung M3 1tb, which is really small and doesn't have an on/off switch, it is very durable (I have carried it around in my pocket, something which I don't recommend you do with HDD;s)

I don't want it to be portable. It will just sit on my desk, and I will access my files from that drive. I want a 2TB because I have a few hundred GBs of files spread all over internal HDDs, another external I have, some USBs etc and I want to collect all that on a single drive and then keep back-ups of the important files on USBs, DVDs and the other external.

A portable solution though is planned for purchase.

[Sidiox]

I don't want it to be portable. It will just sit on my desk, and I will access my files from that drive. I want a 2TB because I have a few hundred GBs of files spread all over internal HDDs, another external I have, some USBs etc and I want to collect all that on a single drive and then keep back-ups of the important files on USBs, DVDs and the other external.

A portable solution though is planned for purchase.

Why not take a 4tb internal one?

[Abudis]

Why not take a 4tb internal one?

I think I like it better to have more drives of less capacity than only a large one, because I have more chances of saving data in case of drive failure. It's in my mind actually, but I prefer that level of security.

[Sidiox]

I think I like it better to have more drives of less capacity than only a large one, because I have more chances of saving data in case of drive failure. It's in my mind actually, but I prefer that level of security.

Understandable. and WD makes quality drives so I don't think you can go wrong with them, and as always search on the interwebs for any problems that people have with it