[dba-Tech] external hard drive

[John Bartow]

Just get one of these and use any SATA drive:
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-SATA-USB-Cable-USB3S2SAT3CB/dp/B00HJZJI84/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=sata+to+usb+adapter&qid=1618871454&sr=8-3

If you buy an SSD don't buy the cheapest ones - they're cheap for a reason. And since you appear to have the same luck as I do, they'll go bad when you least can afford it to happen.

Samsung SSD are good but expensive. Silcon Power are good and a little less expensive. Try this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07997QV4Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

John B
-----Original Message-----
From: dba-Tech <dba-tech-bounces+jbartow=winhaven.net at databaseadvisors.com> On Behalf Of Susan Harkins
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 7:26 AM
To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' <dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
Subject: [dba-Tech] external hard drive

Hi everyone! 

 

My Seagate external drive has developed a short in the wiring and it's difficult to get the files, which is okay - there's little there that's important for all time - mostly work files that I needed to keep for a bit.
I bought a new one, My Passport, and within a few days it was toast. I received a prompt to format the drive. A little research shows this happens with this brand. So, I'm going to return it, but now I'm wondering what I can trust. Would anyone like to recommend a brand? 

 

Susan H. 

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