Portable Hard Drive - SV650.org

28-12-10, 12:46 AM

Has anyone used one of these?

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=353712

I thought it would be useful to have something that can withstand some abuse that I can carry around, has anyone used one of these? Wasn't gonna get it from there seen cheaper else where.

28-12-10, 02:52 AM

It seems the test is done in 'non operating mode' with is fine if you drop it when its off.

I wiped my hdd in my laptop out and then my backup hdd within 5 minutes of each other, i wasn't happy. Id buy one if i thought it would survive after being dropped whilst on.

28-12-10, 05:53 AM

http://www.microdirect.co.uk/Home/Pr...l-USB2-0-Black

I bought one of these and I've knocked it off the desk a couple of times whilst in operation plus I've dropped it from my bag and down a flight of stairs and it still works. cheaper now too

Dave20046 · 28-12-10, 01:42 PM

whatever you buy I wouldn't get it from maplins!

TSM · 28-12-10, 02:01 PM

if you want hard disks which can survive shocks etc then go only for laptop drives, they are built with higher G ratings due to their intended use, there are models that have freefall sensors in them and protect the drive if it senses its being moved or about the fall

28-12-10, 12:46 AM	#1
metalmonkey Guest Posts: n/a	Portable Hard Drive Has anyone used one of these? http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=353712 I thought it would be useful to have something that can withstand some abuse that I can carry around, has anyone used one of these? Wasn't gonna get it from there seen cheaper else where.

28-12-10, 02:52 AM	#2
beabert Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Portable Hard Drive It seems the test is done in 'non operating mode' with is fine if you drop it when its off. I wiped my hdd in my laptop out and then my backup hdd within 5 minutes of each other, i wasn't happy. Id buy one if i thought it would survive after being dropped whilst on.

28-12-10, 05:53 AM	#3
Smudge Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Portable Hard Drive http://www.microdirect.co.uk/Home/Pr...l-USB2-0-Black I bought one of these and I've knocked it off the desk a couple of times whilst in operation plus I've dropped it from my bag and down a flight of stairs and it still works. cheaper now too

28-12-10, 01:42 PM	#4
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Portable Hard Drive whatever you buy I wouldn't get it from maplins! __________________

28-12-10, 02:01 PM	#5
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Re: Portable Hard Drive if you want hard disks which can survive shocks etc then go only for laptop drives, they are built with higher G ratings due to their intended use, there are models that have freefall sensors in them and protect the drive if it senses its being moved or about the fall __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

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