Hi,
Two of the projects I am working on require metric buttloads of secondary storage. Some for online use, even more for offline/archival purposes.
I've been using external USB drives so far. Buying more of these just doesn't *feel* right (why am I buying cases, controllers, power supplies etc. when I just need the *drives*?)
So, I'm in the market for some 1-2T drives, SATA no doubt. I don't need speed demons. Rather, I would like something that is going to be reliable, and probably run cool (this makes choice of enclosure less of an issue).
But, I've not bought "components" like this in quite some time. So, I'm looking for the
25c tour re: current technology as well as recommendations (pro/con) re: vendors, models, etc.(sigh) I realize this is going to be one of those highly SUBJECTIVE issues with varying opinions and personal experiences. As such, I don't expect a "right" answer -- just trying to get a feel for where I should be looking. (e.g., if everyone started moaning about Blinkenlite XJT200's I would probably go looking to see why it was such a *dog*!)
Thanks,
--don