Today laptops are technological wonders. Many of the more expensive models contain much more hard disk capacity than many desk top units of just a few years ago. Working with these new laptops can be a joy. However if care is not used in downloading massive amounts of data, your new laptop marvel may soon turn into a sluggish complaining robot. Before this occurs you should consider purchasing and using one of the new external hard drives.
These external hard drives hold massive amounts of data without complaint. Most are small and compact and will need only a small amount of table top space to be serviceable. Some are not much larger than a good size cell phone. But do not let the size fool you.
Pocket size aluminum units just three inches by five inches and weighing in at a mere five and a quarter ounces have a capacity of 100gb or more. These units are ideal for laptop use. The units connect to your computer through a USB port. This of course means they can be used on any computer you own.
Having data from your main computer available on your laptop while traveling or just working from your easy chair or patio is a simple matter with these units. Simply plug into an empty USB port. The computer will recognize the unit and you will find a notice appear on the computer screen which allows several options. Usually you would choose open and display contents. If your speakers are not muted you will most likely receive an audio alert also.
If size or a little more weight are not a problem for you when traveling there are larger units with massive capacity. One unit with a 500gb capacity is just four and a half inches by eight inches and one inch thick. This type of unit weighs almost two pounds and uses an ac adapter instead of the computers power source. Weight and bulk would be a consideration with these units. Two smaller units may be a better choice for the traveler.
Of course balancing your laptop and an external hard drive on your lap can also be a problem. However if working on a desk or any other surface the additional hard drive space could make the difference between completing a project or putting it off till you can return to your PC.
All in all these small portable units offer the laptop user lots of additional disk space for folders and files or for downloading lots of video or music files for the laptop user who finds the computer a form of entertainment more than a workstation.
Spend just a little time exploring the various models and prices and you can surely find just the right external hard drive for your particular situation.
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