Cheap External Hard Drives for Techies.
As a techie, it might be overreaching to tell you how important it is to own an external hard drive as you probably already know that. There are so many things that come with being a techie; many tech gadgets that are necessary and a hard drive is definitely one of them. But knowing you need something and being able to afford it are two different things. This is because we cannot deny that hard drives, on the average, are quite pricey.
At this point, you are probably thinking this is beginning to take a depressing turn. Wait a minute, it can be easy to think you have all the information you need to know on external hard drives. But what if we told you there are cheap external hard drives you probably have not considered or you have not heard about because you have only heard about the pricier ones? With this information, you can go from wishing to owning an external drive. As at the time this article was written, some cheap external hard drives are:
Samsung 500GB External HDD - ₦ 14,500
This 500grams Samsung External HDD has a SATA 3.0 hardware interface and can transfer data at 625 megabytes per second. Its casing is made with silicone rubber, PVC and metal. And it is compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7, Mac OS X 10.6 and Linux. The hard drive is secured with AES 256 BIT encryption.
Seagate Gold 500GB External Hard Drive - ₦ 14,500
Just like the Samsung External HDD, one of the great features of the Seagate Gold External hard drive that comes in white and gold is its fast transfer based on the price; it transfers data at 625 megabytes per second. It is also secured with AES 256 BIT encryption and covered with PVC and a metal casing. The hard drive is compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP SP3 and Mac OS X 10.6.
Toshiba 500GB External Hard Drive - ₦ 15,000
With a weight of 340grams, the unique feature of this hard drive is its anti-shock feature. The device comes with a SATA 3.0 hardware interface. The data transfer rate is at 625 megabytes per second and it is secured using AES 256 BIT encryption. The Operating Systems required for this device are Windows 10, 8, 7, Mac OS X 10.6 and Linux.
Western Digital 500GB External WD Western Digital My Passport Ultra - ₦ 14,500
This 400grams weighted device is known for its anti-shock rubber and protection against data loss. It uses AES 256 BIT encryption and is designed with a SATA 3.0 hardware interface. The data transfer rate is 625 megabytes per second and it is compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7, Mac OS X 10.6 and Linux
Western Digital Elements 1TB Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive - ₦ 19,590
With a SATA 3.0 hardware interface and an AES 256 BIT encryption, the Western Digital Elements hard drive has an anti-shock rubber feature and a transfer rate of 625 megabytes per second. It has a metal casing and is compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7, Mac OS X 10.6 and Linux.
Samsung G2 Portable External Hard Drive - ₦ 20,000
This device has a 1TB storage space and is protected with an AES 256 BIT encryption. With a SATA 3.0 hardware interface, it has a data transfer rate of 625 megabytes per second and covered with a material silicone rubber, PVC and metal casing. The hard drive is compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7, Mac OS X 10.6 and Linux.
Toshiba 1TB External Hard Drive USB 3.0 - ₦ 19,990
The Toshiba external hard drive has a SATA 3.0 Hardware Interface and transfers files at up to 5 Gbit per seconds. It is secured with AES 256 BIT encryption and protected with silicone rubber, PVC and metal casing. The required Operating Systems are Windows 10, 8, 7, Mac OS X 10.6 and Linux.
Just in case you are still sceptical about the cheap external hard drives mentioned here, remember that what majorly sets them apart from more expensive ones is the storage size of the hard drive. For instance, a 500G cannot compare with a hard drive with 1TB but all other features that determine strength and durability are not so removed from each other.
