External Hard Drives (298)

External Hard Drives

An external hard drive is an incredibly useful piece of kit. It provides secure storage for back up files and can massively expand the storage capacity of a PC or Mac. And, though desktop models are available, most external hard drives are very light and easily portable which makes them ideal for safely transporting valuable digital files.

There are plenty of manufacturers offering external hard drives including Western Digital, Verbatim and iStorage.

Most external hard drives are connected via USB though there are some wireless models. And there are four main type of drive to consider when choosing the one that suits you best.

Desktop hard drives are, as the name suggests, designed to sit on your desk and act as a permanent additional hard drive for your PC. These units tend to be larger and can massively increase the storage capacity of your computer as they can be as large as over ten terabytes. This makes them ideal for business users and home users who have large movie collections.

But most of us, when looking for an external hard drive, will want a light, portable model. And here at Ebuyer.com we have a large range of portable hard drives. And, though they have lower capacities than the desktop variety, they still have more than enough space from most of us and can easily store hundreds of videos and thousands of other media files. And, for those who value speed above everything else, there is also the option of portable portable SSD hard drives.

As already mentioned most external hard drives are connected to the computer by USB. However, if you are looking for a wireless solution you can click here to find the latest models.

Although storage capacity is probably the most important consideration when choosing a new external hard drive there are other things to consider. The interface, power source, number of drives and, of course, the price all need to be factored into your decision. To help you narrow your search you can use the handy filter features on the left of the screen to select the different options that are available.

Whichever external hard drive you choose you can be confident that you will get the best deal online right here at Ebuyer.com. Take advantage of our low prices and order today.