Seagate STAX500102 - Seagate external portable drives are compact and perfect for file storage and transfers on-the-go. Instantly add up to 1.5TB (depending on model) more storage space to your computer and take large files with you when you travel.

1. Ok, Ok I see the internet is flooded with portable hard drives and storage devices. Every Single one of them
claiming to be better in some way. Where are the actual statistics? What are people actually buying? Why
are they buying these particular units? Lets try to take a look into whats selling and why...
#1 Western Digital My Passport Essential SE 1 TB USB 3.0/2.0 Ultra Portable External Hard Drive
User Reviews: 4/5 (145)
First up on the list of best sellers is a Western Digital 1TB passport. This unit is probably the most well
rounded portable external hard drive. Size vs Speed Vs Reliability here is where you are going to get the
most bang out of your buck. It's ready for plug and play today and tomorrow. By being ready for future
standards already! This portable device also has a continuous automatic backup, hardware encryption and
password protection features.
#2 Seagate Expansion 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive ST905004EXA101-RK
User Reviews: 4/5 (405)
Number 2 in line is a 500GB Seagate Portable. These are another quality unit for about half the price. This
unit is plug and play with no software to install. The ability to drag and drop files and built-in power
management for energy efficiency.
#3 LaCie Rugged All-Terrain 500 GB FireWire 800/ FireWire 400/USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive
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User Reviews: 4/5(285)
Rugged and Versatile is all I can say about this. This unit was designed to be used in multiple situations and
frequently transported in all conditions. The designer Neil Poulton designed this unit to also utilize Fire
Wire 800 & 400 as well as a usb and transfers data as fast as 57MB/s. The unit weighing only a half pound
and priced at a Western Digital My Passport price, it's no wonder why this is the portable device of choice
amongst in the field professionals.
#4 Oyen Digital 500GB External USB 2.5" Mini Portable Hard Drive
User Reviews: 4.5/5(57)
This is a cool little unit. It measures a little over four and a half inches long, almost 3 inches wide and less
than a half inch thick. (about the size of a small stack of credit cards or an ipod touch if you can't imagine).

2. This unit can easily be stuck in your pocket or purse for transport. The small size and priced as an average
500GB drive I can see why this is popular.
#5 Toshiba Canvio 750 GB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive E05A075CAU3XS
User Reviews:4/5(41)
Coming in the number 5 slot is Toshiba, this 750GB portable unit is competitively priced and mixed with a
stylish look and packed with top of the line components it's no wonder Toshiba made it into the top five
***This article is an opinion based on common knowledge and product reports are based on sales reports
from MemoryMegaMall.com.
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***User Reviews are based on what Amazon.com reports as of 3-6-2011.
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