REVscene Automotive Forum - View Single Post - Seagate 1TB (7200.12) or WD Caviar Black 640GB

John · 09-23-2010, 05:21 PM

I gave up backing up to optical discs long ago. If you can buy 25GB Blue Ray blanks for $1, that's 4 cents per GB. Hard drives cost 6 cents per GB, and can be reused over and over. It's also about 10 times faster to backup to hard drive.

About the Seagate vs Black debate. I doubt you can tell any difference in speed, but you will notice the difference in capacity. I think the Seagate is quieter as well. I have a couple 7200.12 and a couple Blacks, but not in the exact sizes you are inquiring about. As you know the Seagates are cheaper. There is also a difference of 2 yr in warranty period if you care. It's barely worth the hassle and shipping charges to get back another used hard drive.

09-23-2010, 05:21 PM	#5
John Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 892 Thanked 38 Times in 36 Posts Failed 10 Times in 6 Posts	I gave up backing up to optical discs long ago. If you can buy 25GB Blue Ray blanks for $1, that's 4 cents per GB. Hard drives cost 6 cents per GB, and can be reused over and over. It's also about 10 times faster to backup to hard drive. About the Seagate vs Black debate. I doubt you can tell any difference in speed, but you will notice the difference in capacity. I think the Seagate is quieter as well. I have a couple 7200.12 and a couple Blacks, but not in the exact sizes you are inquiring about. As you know the Seagates are cheaper. There is also a difference of 2 yr in warranty period if you care. It's barely worth the hassle and shipping charges to get back another used hard drive.