good external hard drives (e.g. WD Elements)?

[Mick M.]

--- On Fri, 7/17/09, Tim <ignored_mailbox at yahoo.com.au> wrote:

> From: Tim <ignored_mailbox at yahoo.com.au>

> > Just get a good HD, same as you'd want as an internal
> drive, and a
> > simple enclosure.
> 
> It does appear to be one of those, I guess I'm hoping to
> see someone say
> they've used one and it has or hasn't presented any
> problems.
> 

I use some Dynex external USB boxes.
"DYNEX DX-HDEN10 USB EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE ENCLOSURE 3.5"

They are cheap to buy, well made and reliable, lots of them on eBay.
They are metal, and have an on/off switch.
I always have one plugged in but turned off.

I have used drives from 20G to 300G in them  - never had a problem.
Just set the drive to master.

Mick M