External USB 2.0 drives

[eSDee]

Large ones, that is. I have had good luck with Lacie external usb drives in the past, but now that they are getting to be larger drives I wonder if anyone knows any info about large USB drives, from 100 - 200 gigabyte range? I saw this Western Digital at gizmodo:

http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/peripherals/wd-passport-rugged-portable-hard-drives-025363.php

Iomega also has a large drive, but I don't think they have one over 120 nowadays.

Please let me know if you have any opinions. Thanks!

[DaFunkyUnit]

what about using normal HDDs in exteral enclosures?

[OC]

I'm using a Maxtor 120 in an external 5 1/4" Bytecc enclosure from Newegg. Far cheaper than buying a pre-made jobbie, and I have the flexibility of hooking up optical drives as well if the need arises, not to mention it can be easily upgraded.

[ski]

My friend had the 5' 1/4" Bytecc drive, and then my roommmate got a 3.5" enclosure from Newegg. Looks a lot nicer, and of course is smaller than the 5.25" enclosure... I'd only get a 5.25" enclosure for a 5.25" device like a DVD burner, although a HD will fit with extra room.

[mechmike0034]

I'm using a Maxtor 120 in an external 5 1/4" Bytecc enclosure from Newegg. Far cheaper than buying a pre-made jobbie, and I have the flexibility of hooking up optical drives as well if the need arises, not to mention it can be easily upgraded.

:stupid:

I bought a cheap Belkin 5 1/4 enclosure and "rolled my own" as well, for the same reasons...

[eSDee]

Thanks fellas. If the drive were for me I would use the external case. However, this is for a lowtech guy who I am willing to pay a little extra in order to make it less likely to break. If there are sliding pieces for the case, this guy will break them. I just want to give him something simple and idiot proof.