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Portable Storage?

Posted by Cliff on from the movable-data dept.

An anonymous reader asks: "I need a portable storage solution, as I strongly desire to keep my personal stuff separate from my work stuff. In the past I have used some types of portable external hard drive (via USB connection), but I wasn't too pleased with the quality of the barebones models I found at Fry's. With so many new types of portable storage out (USB keys, 2.5" drives, full drives with enclosures, etc) I would appreciate some feedback from others using this type of device regarding what their favorite brand or model is. Remember: bigger storage is better, as is smaller size."

6 of 479 comments (clear)

  1. Thou hast open the flood gates by prof_peabody · · Score: 5, Funny

    Syquest is the BEST!

    Not many people have the drives anymore, making my data very secure.

    In fact when I find working drives I break them to insure my security...

    1. Re:Thou hast open the flood gates by Dwedit · · Score: 4, Funny

      I thought Syquest drives and media generally broke themselves to further increase your data security.

  2. Oh! the Punchcard.. by FractalPenguin · · Score: 4, Funny

    You absolutely need a punchcard as your solution!!! You know papers are very cheap nowadays... And you can use without any special devices.. Just excute your Hex Editor and need a punch and bunch of papers.. Or you can just use your pen or pencil!!!

  3. Slow day on Slashdot by Dr_LHA · · Score: 4, Funny

    What is it, stupid question time?

    Dear slashdot, I am looking for some kind of input device that allows me to enter words onto my computer. Can you help.

    Seriously, why is this on the front page - when anyone with half a brain can figure out the answer is either a $40 USB key or an iPod or equivalent depending on the size.

  4. Re:iPod? by aardvarkjoe · · Score: 5, Funny

    I, for one, am glad that the iPod advertisements have been moved out of the headlines and back into the comments where they belong.

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    How can we continue to believe in a just universe and freedom to eat crackers if we have no ale?
  5. Red Hot Linux by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    Well, they're really on top of that Linux support. Just look at their graphic on the NetDisk page; clearly their Linux support is is Red Hot!

    http://www.ximeta.com/images/ndo_diagram.gif