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Here is my situation. I have a 60GB PS3, four Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD DVRs, three laptops and a HTPC.
My PS3 60GB 2.5" SATA drive has been full for some time now so I have been storing many files for the PS3 on my laptop and using media sharing to access them, but now my laptop HDD is also filling up.
Also, like Solid Lifters:
I too would like to be able to archive some of the HD movies from my DVRs, and also like Solid Lifters, my DVRs all have eSATA inputs for use with external drives, making this possible.
I also want to be able to connect this drive to the PS3 and to my PCs for additional storage and playback.
I have been looking at several 500 and 750 GB external drives that support both USB 2.0 and eSATA. I really don't know much about Cavalry drives, so I'm not sure how they stack up against similar drives from companies like Western Digital and Seagate, although the price for that Cavalry drive that Solid Lifters got is quite impressive, and it also comes with a SATA cable, which is another $10 savings.
So currently here are the 7200RPM Dual Interface (USB & SATA) external drives I'm considering, and the best total price (tax & shipping incl) I could find:
Reliability, speed, multi-platform use, and low operating sound levels are all criteria that will impact my decision.
I am also thinking about replacing the 60GB HDD in the PS3 with a 250GB HDD. I'm currently considering the following 2.5" 5400RPM SATA drive:
Now once I get this new HDD, does anyone know a quick way to copy all the data from the 60GB HDD currently in the PS3 to the new 250GB HDD?
Currently I've been copying files to a USB memory card, and then copying them off the card to my laptop's HDD, but that's very inconvenient.
Also, it is going to take a VERY long time to have to download all 50+ games I have on the PS3's HDD, so if it is possible to copy the entire 60GB HDD to the new HDD that would save me a ton of time!
One last question regarding formatting the external hard drive. If I am going to use the 500-750GB drive for the PS3, DVRs, and PC, do I have to partition the drive accordingly?
Thanks all!
My PS3 60GB 2.5" SATA drive has been full for some time now so I have been storing many files for the PS3 on my laptop and using media sharing to access them, but now my laptop HDD is also filling up.
Also, like Solid Lifters:
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Cavalry 750GB - USB 2.0 & eSATA Dual Interface 7200RPM External Hard Drive Kit - CAXM37750 - Includes SATA to eSATA Adapter Cable $201.29 with tax and shipping.
Gonna connect it to this... for movie archiving...
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I too would like to be able to archive some of the HD movies from my DVRs, and also like Solid Lifters, my DVRs all have eSATA inputs for use with external drives, making this possible.
I also want to be able to connect this drive to the PS3 and to my PCs for additional storage and playback.
I have been looking at several 500 and 750 GB external drives that support both USB 2.0 and eSATA. I really don't know much about Cavalry drives, so I'm not sure how they stack up against similar drives from companies like Western Digital and Seagate, although the price for that Cavalry drive that Solid Lifters got is quite impressive, and it also comes with a SATA cable, which is another $10 savings.
So currently here are the 7200RPM Dual Interface (USB & SATA) external drives I'm considering, and the best total price (tax & shipping incl) I could find:
- 500GB Cavalry CAXM37500 w/SATA cable
$127.80 from newegg.com
- 500GB Western Digital WDG1SU5000 My Book Premium ES Edition (I can't tell the difference between this and the regular Premium Edition, except the ES is about $20 cheaper?)
$143.77 from buydig.com
- 500GB Seagate ST305004FPA1E2-RK FreeAgent Pro
$159.99 from zipzoomfly.com
- 750GB Cavalry CAXM37750 w/SATA cable
$206.95 from buy.com
- 750GB Seagate ST307504FPA1E2-RK FreeAgent Pro
$218.99 from bestbuy.com
- 750GB Western Digital WDG1C7500 My Book Premium Edition
$235.07 from unistorage.com
Reliability, speed, multi-platform use, and low operating sound levels are all criteria that will impact my decision.
I am also thinking about replacing the 60GB HDD in the PS3 with a 250GB HDD. I'm currently considering the following 2.5" 5400RPM SATA drive:
- 250GB Western Digital WD2500BEVS WD Scorpio
$178.00 from zipzoomfly.com
Now once I get this new HDD, does anyone know a quick way to copy all the data from the 60GB HDD currently in the PS3 to the new 250GB HDD?
Currently I've been copying files to a USB memory card, and then copying them off the card to my laptop's HDD, but that's very inconvenient.
Also, it is going to take a VERY long time to have to download all 50+ games I have on the PS3's HDD, so if it is possible to copy the entire 60GB HDD to the new HDD that would save me a ton of time!
One last question regarding formatting the external hard drive. If I am going to use the 500-750GB drive for the PS3, DVRs, and PC, do I have to partition the drive accordingly?
Thanks all!