Which External Drive? Maxtor or Western Digital?

[guru_ck]

Hi Guys - I am considering these two drives (I WILL NOT consider anything else):

Maxtor OneTouch™ 4 Plus - http://www.maxtor.com/en/hard-drive-backup/external-drives/maxtor-onetouch-4-plus.html

My Book® Studio Edition™ - http://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/products.asp?driveid=372

If you own either drive I was wondering what your thoughts were on reliability, noise, and overall quality. Thanks!

 

[waloshin]

Western Digital My Book® Studio Edition.

 

[linkycat]

I have a My Book Studio 500GB at work, and I think it works great. It's a bit loud... and the power adapter is a bit bulky, but as far as functionality goes I think it works like a breeze, never has any issues mounting or unmounting, and I'm very happy with my purchase!

 

[darwinian]

I have had a good experience with the WD. I even just tested the daisy chaining of FW devices, and it works fine.

It is a bit loud.

 

[iParis]

I believe you have your answer.
Maxtor drives are pretty bad.
Stick with Western Digital.