Good external HDD deals?

[ponder]

Anybody know of any good external hdd deals, 2.5" so no external power adapter is required & it must not be one of those drives with integrated usb on on the pcb (if you remove it from the enclosure it must have a sata interface. 1TB will be fine. If it's from a brick&mortar shop like Game even better!

Shot thanks!

 

[MickeyD]

Esquire 1TB for R599 excl VAT

http://www.esquire.co.za/specials/2015_06_24Main.html

 

[Dan C]

Very few 2.5" have the sata interface, as far as I know. Why do you need to remove it ?

 

[ponder]

Very few 2.5" have the sata interface, as far as I know. Why do you need to remove it ?

It becomes an issue when someone or animal rips the usb connector out of the pcb etc. Not all manufacturers integrated a usb controller onto the pcb. I'll google it tomorrow.

 

[Dan C]

I'm sure I read a post by Southbit stating which ones are likely to have the sata ports, maybe PM him.

 

[ponder]

I'm sure I read a post by Southbit stating which ones are likely to have the sata ports, maybe PM him.

I knew at one stage which brands to avoid but I forgot

 

[ponder]

http://www.game.co.za/computers/computer-accessories/expansion-2-5-2tb-hard-drive.html
http://www.takealot.com/toshiba-stor-e-basics-v1-2-5-2tb-usb-3-0-portable-drive-black/PLID28005611

2TB USB3 for R1300

 

[D4N]

Also:

http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/190395157/WD_Elements_2_5_2TB_USB_3_0_Black_Free_Shipping.html

Not sure about the SATA/USB PCB though.

 

[mintydroid]

Why not buy the case and the hard drive and assemble? Slightly more expensive.