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$124 to $284 at 13 stores $139.99 - Amazon.com $139.99 - Dell Home $160.00 - Server Supply.com Inc Check prices

WD My Book (3TB)

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: 3 TB, External hard drive, SuperSpeed USB 3.0

Western Digital My Book Studio Edition II (2TB)

Reviewed on April 19, 2011 Check prices
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$179 to $273 at 6 stores $227.75 - Amazon.com $219.99 - Dell Home $179.00 - Buydig.com Check prices

Western Digital My Book Studio Edition II (2TB)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The My Book Studio Edition II makes a decent direct-attached storage solution for those who need to extend a computer's storage space or want a large backup drive. The drive's rather buggy firmware might turn many users away, however. Read review

Reviewed on March 22, 2010 Check prices
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$535 at 1 store $535.85 - Memory4Less.com Check prices

Western Digital My Book 3.0 (2TB)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 19 reviews

The Bottom Line: Western Digital's My Book 3.0 is a great external-storage addition for desktop computer users. However, notebook users have better choices. Read review

Specs: 1 TB, External hard drive, SuperSpeed USB 3.0

Reviewed on March 8, 2012 Check prices
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$499 to $519 at 3 stores $499.99 - Amazon.com $519.00 - Datavision Computer Video $519.00 - J&R Music and Computer World Check prices

LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series (4TB)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series strikes a balance between capacity, performance, and price and would be a good choice for owners of Thunderbolt-enabled computers. Read review

Reviewed on March 13, 2012 Check prices
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$399 to $438 at 3 stores $399.99 - Amazon.com $425.99 - TheNerds.net $438.41 - PCNation.com Check prices

Elgato Thunderbolt SSD (240GB)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Elgato Thunderbolt SSD offers speed and convenience for a very high premium. With limited storage and a very high price tag, the drive is only suitable for Thunderbolt-enabled Mac owners with deep pocket and a dire need for a high-speed storage device. Read review

Specs: 240 GB, External hard drive, Thunderbolt

WD My Passport Essential SE (1TB, Black)

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$9 to $318 at 2 stores $9.85 - Amazon.com $294.03 - Memory4Less.com Check prices

WD My Passport Essential SE (1TB, Black)

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: 1 TB, External hard drive, Hi-Speed USB

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra-portable (750GB, USB 2.0, 22mm)

Reviewed on September 28, 2010 Check prices
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$105 to $180 at 2 stores $105.00 - Amazon.com $180.63 - Memory4Less.com Check prices

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Ultra-portable (750GB, USB 2.0, 22mm)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Even with the slightly low USB 3.0 performance, the GoFlex Ultra still makes an excellent portable external hard drive for people who need to expand their computer's storage. Read review

Specs: 750 GB, External hard drive, Hi-Speed USB

Hitachi Touro Mobile Pro HTOLMNA7501BBB - 750GB

Reviewed on July 25, 2011 Check prices
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$75 at 1 store $75.99 - J&R Music and Computer World Check prices

Hitachi Touro Mobile Pro HTOLMNA7501BBB - 750GB

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Hitachi Touro Mobile Pro portable drive is a fast and simple mobile storage option for those who want to carry around extra data. Read review

Specs: 750 GB, External hard drive, SuperSpeed USB 3.0, 2.5", 7200 rpm

Reviewed on April 9, 2010 Check prices
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$62 to $200 at 3 stores $62.95 - Amazon.com $69.99 - Datavision Computer Video $200.02 - Memory4Less.com Check prices

LaCie Rikiki (500GB)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: LaCie's Rikiki mobile USB hard drive is an elegant storage solution that comes in three sizes up to 640GB. Its simple design exudes timeless style in a very affordable package. As long as you're not a stickler for fast transfer speeds, the LaCie Rikiki will make a worthwhile addition to your mobile arsenal. Read review

Specs: 500 GB, External hard drive, Hi-Speed USB

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk Kit (1TB, USB 2.0)

Reviewed on July 22, 2010 Check prices
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$94 to $233 at 3 stores $94.65 - Amazon.com $145.00 - Server Supply.com Inc $233.03 - Memory4Less.com Check prices

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk Kit (1TB, USB 2.0)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 10 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk is the largest single-volume external hard drive on the market and has arguably the best combination of design, performance, and storage capacity. Read review

Specs: 1 TB, External hard drive, Hi-Speed USB, 3.5"

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$176 to $208 at 10 stores $176.72 - Amazon.com $208.99 - Dell Home $200.00 - Server Supply.com Inc Check prices

Seagate Backup Plus Desk (4TB)

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 4 TB, External hard drive

Iomega External SSD Flash Drive (64GB, USB 3.0)

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$26 to $290 at 3 stores $290.87 - Amazon.com $59.00 - Other World Computing $26.99 - Cascio Interstate Music Check prices

Iomega External SSD Flash Drive (64GB, USB 3.0)

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 64 GB, External hard drive, SuperSpeed USB 3.0, 1.8"

Reviewed on October 10, 2012 Check prices
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$900 at 1 store $900.18 - Amazon.com Check prices

Promise Pegasus J2 (512GB)

CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Uniquely designed, the Pegasus J2 is perfect for deep-pocketed mobile users who want a compact, superfast, and RAID-enabled storage device, but not the rest. Read review

WD My Passport Portable (500GB, USB 3.0, blue, March 2012)

Reviewed on March 29, 2012 Check prices
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$69 to $178 at 9 stores $69.34 - Amazon.com $79.99 - Dell Home $88.09 - Kmart.com Check prices

WD My Passport Portable (500GB, USB 3.0, blue, March 2012)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The WD My Passport Portable makes an excellent portable drive for use with both desktop and laptop computers, at home or while on the road. Read review

Specs: 500 GB, External hard drive, SuperSpeed USB 3.0

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$69 to $178 at 7 stores $69.99 - Amazon.com $90.00 - Server Supply.com Inc $119.99 - Toshiba Check prices

Toshiba Canvio Basics 3.0 (1TB)

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 1 TB, External hard drive, SuperSpeed USB 3.0, 8 MB, 12 ms, 5400 rpm

Clickfree C6 Easy Imaging Portable Backup Drive (1TB)

Reviewed on August 3, 2011 Check prices
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$134 to $165 at 2 stores $165.00 - Amazon.com $134.99 - Amazon.com Marketplace Check prices

Clickfree C6 Easy Imaging Portable Backup Drive (1TB)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Clickfree C6 would make an excellent portable storage and backup drive for any Windows user. Read review

Specs: 1 TB, External hard drive, 2.5"

WD My Passport Essential SE 3.0 (1TB, Black)

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$72 to $231 at 4 stores $72.99 - Amazon.com $140.00 - Server Supply.com Inc $89.00 - Buydig.com Check prices

WD My Passport Essential SE 3.0 (1TB, Black)

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 1 TB, External hard drive, SuperSpeed USB 3.0

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$69 to $99 at 9 stores $69.99 - Amazon.com $79.00 - Abt Electronics $74.99 - eBay Check prices

LaCie Porsche Design P'9220 (500GB)

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 16 reviews

Specs: 500 GB, External hard drive, SuperSpeed USB 3.0

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$169 to $179 at 6 stores $169.00 - Amazon.com $179.00 - Abt Electronics $169.99 - Datavision Computer Video Check prices

LaCie Porsche Design P'9233 (3TB)

CNET Editor rating:
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Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3 TB, External hard drive

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$139 to $179 at 7 stores $145.99 - Amazon.com $179.00 - Abt Electronics $159.99 - Datavision Computer Video Check prices

LaCie Minimus (3TB)

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 3 TB, External hard drive

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$93 to $222 at 14 stores $93.16 - Amazon.com $135.00 - Server Supply.com Inc $169.99 - Toshiba Check prices

Toshiba Canvio 3.0 (1.5TB, Black)

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 1.5 TB, External hard drive, 8 MB, 12 ms, 5400 rpm

Seagate Expansion External Hard Drive (2TB)

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$95 to $274 at 2 stores $95.00 - Amazon.com $274.80 - Memory4Less.com Check prices

Seagate Expansion External Hard Drive (2TB)

CNET Editor rating:
0.0 stars
Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: 2 TB, External hard drive, Hi-Speed USB, 3.5"

Reviewed on May 14, 2010 Check prices
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$146 at 1 store $146.13 - Memory4Less.com Check prices

Samsung G2 (500GB, black)

CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its embossed cover and rainbow of colorful designs, the Samsung G2 Portable hard drive is a consumer-focused external hard drive that offers the most basic plug-and-play storage functionality. You don't get many extras, but impressive benchmark scores, a competitive cost-per-gigabyte, and a generous three-year warranty demonstrate its core competency and earn this drive our CNET recommendation. Read review

Specs: 500 GB, External hard drive, USB, 2.5 in