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Jmac · 10-04-2009, 09:11 AM

You won't find a 2.5" 7200 RPM in a branded external drive; too much noise, too much heat, too high of a cost to support.

As mentioned, you're going to have to go the DIY route. I recommend the WD Scorpion Black drive.

10-04-2009, 09:11 AM	#7
Jmac Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Duncan, BC Posts: 10,128 Thanked 5,568 Times in 2,107 Posts Failed 231 Times in 90 Posts	You won't find a 2.5" 7200 RPM in a branded external drive; too much noise, too much heat, too high of a cost to support. As mentioned, you're going to have to go the DIY route. I recommend the WD Scorpion Black drive.