External HDD Recommendation?

[brandon3000]

Whats up guys

I had a Western Digital 4TB that recently stopped connecting to my iMac. Total drag because I had a ton of data on there.

Wanted to see if anyone had a HDD they recommend. Need something that can last with a desktop mac. Thanks in advance!

 

[Fozz]

Have you tried Seagate? Bummer that the WD failed on you. How old was it?

I've used both Seagate and WD and haven't had any HDD failures.

 

[brandon3000]

Have you tried Seagate? Bummer that the WD failed on you. How old was it?

I've used both Seagate and WD and haven't had any HDD failures.

it was 2 years old. So frustrating. Working now to recover it.

Seagate is a good brand, thanks man I'll look into one of those.

 

[Fozz]

it was 2 years old. So frustrating. Working now to recover it.

Seagate is a good brand, thanks man I'll look into one of those.

I've heard issues with both brands. But, I'm surprised the WD died after 2 years of use.

 

[frank mucus]

It might be the power supply. Try taking it apart from the housing and buying this:

You might be able to recover all your info.

I've used it and had success for recovering a failed external drive


I don't know why it's not showing, maybe it'll work now
Amazon product ASIN B001A4HAFS

 

[frank mucus]

Thermaltake BlacX Hot-Swap SATA External Hard Drive Docking Station for Windows & Mac Os Compatible

 

[kicks2024]

Currently have a portable Seagate 2TB I got from costco for about $70. Connects instantly, moves files easily, no issues/complaints

 

[brandon3000]

Thermaltake BlacX Hot-Swap SATA External Hard Drive Docking Station for Windows & Mac Os Compatible

Thank you!

 

[mangudai954]

Currently using a WD My book 1TB. Ive been using it for about 10 years now, its survived 3 drops(on carpet) and its still running well.