Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/02/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Yama. Yes, I am aware of these rules. That's the way I treat them, whether inside the computer case or external. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Yama Nawabi" <mknawabi.lug@gmail.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 3:59 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] Western Digital My Passport Essential USB 2.0-PoweredExternal Drives > Hey Jim, > > Be sure to remember that with any mechanical hard drive, you really need > to be very soft and careful with them in order to prolong their life as > much as possible. This includes, > > -Not dropping the drive > -Keeping the drive in a dry area > -Keeping the drive in a cool area > -Keeping the drive away from any dust > > and finally, keeping it as stationary as possible. > > The heads in these drives are..well, fragile is an understatement. Proper > care will extend the life of your drive for years! You don't want your > backup drive to die ;) > > -Yama Nawabi > > > Jim Nichols wrote: >> Are any of you using Western Digital My Passport Essential USB >> 2.0-powered external hard drives? If so, what are your comments on these >> as to suitability for backup use, and reliability? >> >> Thanks in advance. >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >