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Red_Maw
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_ 		23. September 2006 @ 10:11 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi, I am looking to buy an external hdd for my laptop and have a couple questions as to what I should get.
The external hdd will be accessed as much as the internal hdd so with that in mind I was wondering:
- Should I get as big a cache as possible (8mb or 16mb)?
- Should it come with a fan?

Thanks for your advice
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magus7091
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_ 		23. September 2006 @ 11:12 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
If it's going to be used extensively then you definitely want one with a fan on it. Cache won't matter too much except in larger file transfer situations, which could also be effected by the type of connection it has. All in all I would recommend checking a site like toms hardware for reviews and product info, they're one of the best for shopping around and comparing products.
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Red_Maw
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_ 		26. September 2006 @ 16:21 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks for you input.
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