Samsung or Seagate for 2.5"

[idkfa]

(EDIT: I was stupid and labelled this thread with Samsung instead of Toshiba...)

I have narrowed down my search for an external HD for my iBook. I decided to go with a 60 Gb 2.5" Internal with a Nexstar 3 Red Enclosure. I decided against getting a 3.5" for now, as I want something much more portable.

My two choices are essentially the same price. The first is a local purchase, the second is online. I basically just wanted to know which option would be better.

All funds are Canadian $$$.

Option 1 (Local) (not quite sure about the warranties yet though):

Nexstar 3 - $39.99
Toshiba 60 Gb 2.5" HD - $119.99

Total (after tax) - $183.98

Option 2 (tigerdirect.ca):

Nexstar 3 (1 Year warranty) - $31.99
Seagate 60 Gb 2.5" HD OEM (5 year Warranty) - $107.99

Total (after tax and shipping) - $184.75


So I am basically just asking Seagate or Toshiba... any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[khisayruou]

Is it a samsung or a toshiba?!? :confused:

I have heard nothing but bad things about tigerdirect
So I am quite hesitant to recommend going the online route.
Maybe someone else who had experiences with them can help you out.
They do have a poor rating: http://www.resellerratings.com/seller5616.html

I do however like the seagate much more because of the warranty.

[idkfa]

Woops!

It is a Toshiba.

And thanks for the warning about tigerdirect.

[wmmk]

if 40 GB is ok, i'd go with this tiny LaCie (http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wo/5.RSLID?mco=97125559&nplm=TD269LL%2FA)
its seriously small. cheaper too

[idkfa]

Thanks.

But, I think I will just buy the Toshiba and enclosure locally. 40 GB is not really enough, and I really don't want to pay $119.99 US for it.

I also have my mind pretty much set on the Nexstar 3 Red enclosure... :D

My main question is, I guess, are Toshiba okay?

[khisayruou]

Toshiba is fine, they should have a 3 year warranty.

Just a heads up, I had an older version of the Nexstar enclosure and a toshiba
hdd as well. My powerbook's usb power was unable to power it up. I had
to get a power adapter for it and because of that, it wasn't as portable as
I would like. I have since traded it for a firewire/usb enclosure which has plenty
of power to run the hdd.

EDIT: The firewire supplies enough power, usb does not...on the powerbook at least.

[crazzyeddie]

I am a strong supporter of Seagate. If for no other reason, the 5 year warranty is great.