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The Top 5 Portable Hard Drives

By | PC Advisor |

PC Advisor reviews the Top 5 best portable hard drives you can buy in the UK right now. 

5. Freecom Mobile Drive Sq

Freecom Mobile Drive Sq
  • Reviewed on: 6 December 11
  • RRP: £85 inc VAT = 500GB
  • Rating: Rated 7 out of 10

The slimline design of the Sq drive is certainly attractive, and it’s quite reasonably priced.

4. Iomega Prestige

Iomega Prestige
  • Reviewed on: 2 December 11
  • RRP: £113 inc. VAT
  • Rating: Rated 8 out of 10

Prestige is neatly designed, affordable, and includes a useful set of software.

3. Buffalo MiniStation Extreme

Buffalo MiniStation Extreme
  • Reviewed on: 6 December 11
  • RRP: £113 inc. VAT
  • Rating: Rated 9 out of 10

Bufallo gets all the basics right with the MiniStation Extreme.

2. Western Digital My Passport Studio 1TB

Western Digital My Passport Studio 1TB
  • Reviewed on: 13 October 11
  • RRP: £110 inc VAT
  • Rating: Rated 9 out of 10

We’re almost inclined to excuse the 2011 WD My Passport Studio’s continuing omission of Thunderbolt. This sturdy example of high-tech engineering may stretch the pocket in more way than one, but it’s worth every pound and gramme of it. Formidable FireWire performance and finally some worthy software all underline the whole tidy package. The WD My Passport Studio sets a new high benchmark for such pocket drives.

1. Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Drive

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Drive
  • Reviewed on: 5 December 11
  • RRP: £143.32 inc VAT
  • Rating: Rated 8 out of 10

Seagate's FreeAgent GoFlex Desk External Drive is a good-value USB external hard drive. Its 192bit encryption and 3TB capacity make it ideal for those seeking serious storage and data security.

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