Need hard drive recommendation for back-up

[jjs62]

I have an iMac and am researching external hard drive options for backing up my videos and pictures.

Should I buy firewire 400 or 800

Should I consider something portable or plugged into the wall

Any recommendations would be appreciated - I think I need 500gb or 750

Thanks

 

[GGJstudios]

If you search the forums, you'll find lots of answers to your questions without waiting for people to respond to a new, repetitive thread.

 

[Sweetfeld28]

I have this one.

G-Tech drives are really durable, and newer ones have no fans needed to cool it. However, i have noticed on mine the drive noise itself would be almost as loud as a fan i think. I have no complaints about the drive. I do like the fact it comes with multiple ports.

If it was me, i would be looking for a drive with FW800, or eSata ports. I would check on ebay to see if you can't find one of these, i bought mine for around $100 used.