Backup for Work - SSD or external hard disk?

[js_1189]

Hi there, I need to switch between laptops frequently for work so I store my files in thumb drive but the files are getting way too big now, especially my outlook archive files. Would SSD be more suitable since I would be writing to disk many times a day? I usually just have my work files like word doc etc saved direct to my thumb drive. Appreciate any advice or suggestions. I wanted to buy an external hard disk but my friend suggested trying SSD which I'm not familiar with.

 

[peterchan75]

It depends on the storage capacity that you need.
>250GB then external HDD... get a 1TB ext HDD for <$100.
<250GB then external SSD... get a 250GB ext SSD for $200.
<128GB then USB3 flash drive.... 128GB thumb drive for $41.

 

[ykgoh]

If for backup, I heard that it's better to use HDD. If the disk dies, the chance of recovering data from HDD is better. For SSD, the way data is stored is more complex. Furthermore, SSD has limited write cycles for the NAND. If you write and rewrite frequently, maybe will hit its limit fast. But should still last you 3 to 5 years minimum.

 

[alamakazim]

If u are clumsy and you are always plugging in and out

I feel ssd better

 

[yusoffb01]

if you are clumsy go for reliable ssd like... sandisk.

You can use recovery software on hdd but not ssd. so always have another backup

Or just buy a bigger thumbdrive

 

[jtjt00]

Go for Sandisk Extreme Pro 128GB thumb drive at $93, extreme fast read/write without cable.

 

[ragnarok95]

If you plan to get SSD type storage, can try this combo.

OCZ 240GB
http://www.lazada.sg/ocz-tr150-sata-6gbits-25-inch-ssd-240gb-7973354.html

Then buy a external casing.
http://www.lazada.sg/orico-2599us3-...ata-hdd-andssd-black-export-intl-7907540.html

 

[Louisloo]

You're storing your data directly to the external device, be it ssd or hdd. You carry it everyday between home and office. A ssd will be more robust storage to take knocks and drops along the way.

BUT YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY BACKUP.

Storing on external disk is not back up. Damage or loss of your external disk will result in loss of your important data which do not have a copy elsewhere.

Do consider it when buying your backup storage.