Opinions please. WD 250GB external hard drive

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I found a used Western Digital 250GB external hard drive model WD2500XMSE-00 for
$29.00. They say it is cosmetically/functionally great. They said they don’t need
it anymore.

What do you think of the price and the model.

Need it for dell n1050 m processor 2.4Ghz, 4.0GB laptop running Win 7 Home Pre
want to use it for backup imaging.

thanks………..glenda:mellow:

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Sounds fine.
Don’t forget to format the drive and run WD’s diagnostic on it prior to commencing usage.

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Glendad,

I have a WD2500ME-00 that’s been working fine for several years. I also have 2 other WD Passport drives that I’ve also had zero problems with. :cheers:

May the Forces of good computing be with you!

RG

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Thank you Clint & RetiredGeek you guys are awsome.

glenda

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I’d be leery of acquiring and depending on a used drive for something as important as imaging other than just a temporary solution. You have no idea of how much usage and what type of usage the drive has seen. IMO, you are better off spending a little more for a new drive with a warranty. You can search for good prices for any reputable hard driver OEM. Joe

--Joe

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You also can get drives with much higher capacity for not much more money. Just look at any online supplier’s web site. There are dozens of units with 2 to 4 times the capacity, many USB 3 capable (as well as USB 2) for less than $100. I saw many with a quick look see for $60 to $70, with 3 to 4 times more capacity.

Just do a Google Search for External HD’s.

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