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External hard drives
Latest External hard drives
Western Digital My Book 3.0 2TB review
External hard drivesWestern Digital's USB3 2TB My Book hard disk doesn't come with software, but its huge capacity and good performance make it an excellent buy

Lindy USB 3.0 3.5in Hard Drive Enclosure review
External hard drivesLindy's USB3 enclosure of 3.5in disks is the best we've seen thanks to its easy assembly and fast performance.

Iomega eGo Portable 500GB
External hard drivesThe Iomega eGo Portable is a great USB2 portable disk – it's reasonably priced and it looks and feels great too.

Seagate Freeagent Desk 1.5TB review
External hard drivesGood-looking, relatively speedy and with decent backup software, this is a good-value 1.5TB disk.

Freecom ToughDrive Leather 320GB review
External hard drivesThe 320GB ToughDrive Leather feels sturdy, but it's overpriced and its looks won't suit everyone.
LaCie Hard Disk Max Quadra 2TB review
External hard drivesThe Max Quadra is a good buy if you want RAID, but if you don't there are cheaper alternatives available.
Hitachi Rugged Portable Drive 500GB review
External hard drivesThe SimpleTough is inexpensive and its sturdy build will be reassuring if you travel a lot or specifically want a water-resistant disk.

LaCie Starck Mobile Hard Drive 500GB review
External hard drivesLaCie's Starck Mobile looks and feels classy, but its captive USB cable isn't as well designed as the rest of the disk.
Freecom Hard Drive XS 3.0 1TB review
External hard drivesThe Freecom Hard Drive XS 3.0 is a fast USB3 hard disk, but it's pricier than the competition and a touch slow at writing small files.
Western Digital My Passport Elite 500GB review
External hard drivesWestern Digital's My Passport is a slender and quick portable hard disk, but there are better-value disks available.