Sinister Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 So I got an external HDD for my lappy which is near full. I could buy another but that means ANOTHER free plug socket and USB. Is there any other way, i.e. some kind of upgradeable or adding of HDDs externally that are out there if you know what I mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zizouz Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 not sure if you mean expanding the storage capacity of you HDD but as far as I know that's impossible cmiiw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinister Posted October 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Na, I know I can't on my current one, but just wanted to know if there are ones out there. I'm sure there must be external docks for normal HDDs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcee Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 You need a DAS or NAS box, e.g: http://www.scan.co.uk/products/icy-dock-mb662us-2s-dual-bay-35-sata-i-and-ii-to-esata-usb-20-screwless-external-raid-hard-drive slap two 2TB drives in there and you're set. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp* Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 If you dont want to use another power socket you can buy a portable HDD. You can buy NAS servers with 4 ports for HDDs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinister Posted October 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Whoa, what are these NAS/DAS things about? Might have to invest in one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp* Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 QNAP TS-412 NAS server is used for home use, an easy to use networked storage center for the ultimate digital home entertainment experience. QNAP Turbo NAS servers are an approach for sharing digital photos, music, and movies/videos, and keeping home computers backed up. You can easily view photos, listen to music, and even watch Full HD 1080p movies on a widescreen TV or projector streamed from the NAS over the network through PS3, Xbox 360, or other network media players. You can share multimedia content with family and friends wherever they are on the Internet by web browsers. iPhone/iPod touch/iPad and Android users can browse shared photos or listen to their music collections anywhere with 3G or Wi-Fi connection by streaming content directly to the device - no sync required. QNAP NAS brings to life the ultimate in digital home theater enjoyment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiftie Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 +1 for QNAP.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skola Posted October 24, 2011 Report Share Posted October 24, 2011 im copping one of these: http://www.ebuyer.com/283921-zyxel-nsa310-2tb-1x-2tb-nas-drive-91-016-007009b and a wireless router to hook it up to i will be the e-don of my shared accomodation u want movies? I GOTTS THAT only £109 comes with 2 x 1TB hdds and gets a good write up on serveral websites thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobing Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 it sounds good ,should have a look there and consider! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Edgar Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 I've got a 1 TB portable hdd that I use for only 720p mkv movies. Once thats full, hopefully the 2/4 TB will be in circulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skola Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 I've got a 1 TB portable hdd that I use for only 720p mkv movies. Once thats full, hopefully the 2/4 TB will be in circulation. usb? fack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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