Windows 10: USB Flash Drive vs Portable External Hard drive for everyday use?

Discus and support USB Flash Drive vs Portable External Hard drive for everyday use? in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hello everyone! Good day to you! For my laptop, I am stuck on deciding whether I should use a 128gb or 256gb flash drive or a 1tb portable external... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by mrje1, Aug 24, 2018.

  1. MRJE1
    mrje1 Win User

    USB Flash Drive vs Portable External Hard drive for everyday use?


    Hello everyone! Good day to you!

    For my laptop, I am stuck on deciding whether I should use a 128gb or 256gb flash drive or a 1tb portable external drive for my every day use like storing my software, documents etc. and use it for when I am out and about as well. What do you think would be the way to go?

    Thank you all for your help and assistance!

    :)
     
    mrje1, Aug 24, 2018
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  2. TWYNOG
    twynog Win User

    External hard drive not recognised

    Thanks for this. I've done what you suggested and been through all the steps mentioned in the article. The hard drive works fine on a Mac computer, and I've managed to copy the information on it. It must be a Surface issue so I'll try to get a chat line tomorrow.
     
    twynog, Aug 24, 2018
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  3. DISCO5
    Disco5 Win User
    USB Flash Drive or Ex HDD?

    Need a portable device to store photos & films on, so a usb flash drive or an external hard drive is needed.
    Both seem roughly the same price and are host powered, but which to go for?
    Would look at 128GB Flash or 500GB Ex HDD
     
    Disco5, Aug 24, 2018
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  4. KANTASTIC
    Kantastic Win User

    USB Flash Drive vs Portable External Hard drive for everyday use?

    [WTB]   External Hard Drive

    Looking to pick up two external hard drive(s).

    Drive #1 Requirements: (Pairing with Asus RT-N66U router)
    - 500GB-1TB capacity
    - USB 2.0 (or 3.0 if the price is right)
    - Portable; draws power entirely from USB cable, no external power source

    Drive #2 Requirements: (Personal use)
    - 1TB-2TB capacity
    - USB 2.0 (or 3.0 if the price is right)
    - Portable; draws power entirely from USB cable, no external power source
     
    Kantastic, Aug 24, 2018
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