External HD: WD Elements or LaCie?

[midloman]

Does anyone have any thoughts on the pros/cons of these 2 drive makers? I'm looking at a 2 TB desktop size version of each of them, and I was wondering if one has a better reputation, less problems, etc. than the other one. I plan to use the drive with my MBP for Time Machine and maybe other things.

I don't think either one of them comes with preloaded software to uninstall, so that's one less step to do after getting it. Thanks.

LT

 

[dissolve]

I've had models from both companies (not the ones you mentioned though) and had perfectly fine experiences with both. I think WD currently has one of the better reps in the HDD business, but I don't think you can go wrong with either.

I think both of mine did come with software on them, but you should reformat into HFS Extended anyways if you only plan on using with OS X.

 

[dj2mc]

I use iOmega and they are perfect. I love the fact that for 2TB they are $129.99 and the quality is +1. I own two of their HDD's and never once have had an issue and I use mine 2-3 times a week. Go to your local Best Buy or Apple Store and they are readily available. Oh, and I can't forget their 5 year warranty they carry

 

[spacepower7]

If you are in the US the WD 2TB is on sale for $69 at Target on Black Friday.

Iomega doesn't manufacture hard drives, they use WD Seagate Toshiba etc... In their own enclosures.

 

[MacHamster68]

WD has a good reputation , and are a good choice
Lacie good quality too
but i would only buy the firewire versions of both manufacturers

 

[miles01110]

Get the one with the best warranty. Neither is more reliable than the other.

Oh, and LaCie doesn't make hard drives- they make enclosures and stick whatever the cheapest 3rd party drive they can buy in bulk for that production run.