Looking for a decent external HDD

[BlakeR]

I had a seagate backup plus and just today when I connected it to my computer, I found out that it failed (luckily my files were stored in the cloud)..im now looking for a new external HDD to quickly access my files and store my system images in. I'm not getting a seagate HDD again though. I heard that WD and hitachi are good?

Thanks in advance

 

[viktik]

Consider buying StoreJet 25H3 (USB 3.0).
The StoreJet 25H3 USB 3.0 portable hard drive combines the superior performance of USB 3.0, vast storage space, eye-catching enclosure, and a three-stage shock protection system that meets U.S. military drop-test standards.

http://in.transcend-info.com/products/Catlist.asp?modno=324&cat_no=190

 

[Ink]

Scan (UK) have some decent External HDDs 2.5-inch /3.5-inch, USB 2.0 / 3.0, WiFi and Encrypted choices.
http://www.scan.co.uk/shop/computer-hardware/all/hard-drives-ext/525/239/43/1503

 

[BlakeR]

Consider buying StoreJet 25H3 (USB 3.0).
The StoreJet 25H3 USB 3.0 portable hard drive combines the superior performance of USB 3.0, vast storage space, eye-catching enclosure, and a three-stage shock protection system that meets U.S. military drop-test standards.

http://in.transcend-info.com/products/Catlist.asp?modno=324&cat_no=190

Is it reliable? because I don't want an HDD with a high failure rate (my seagate only lasted for a little over a year)

 

[viktik]

Is it reliable? because I don't want an HDD with a high failure rate (my seagate only lasted for a little over a year)

Yes it is reliable. the enclose is built to protect it from shock. So you are best protected from shock.

But you also need to take care of it because hard disks are very vulnerable to damage by shocks. You should make sure that hard disk gets least shock while traveling.

Also try to not let it go through power failure. That is one of the main cause of hard disk failure.

Do not cover hard disk while it in use, so that the heat generated is able to dissipate properly.