https://community.qvc.com/t5/Electronics/external-HD-a-few-questions/m-p/81781#M945 <P> ok, looking into external HD for back ups. (I know, I know) should have done this long ago. but not very tech/computer savvy. I have been researching plus read what I could find here. my questions</P> <P>1) portable or desktop. I would not be taking anywhere. any difference other than size?</P> <P>2) power adaptor or just USB power</P> <P> a) I only have 4 usb ports and from reading, some folks do not get enough power from front ports? true??</P> <P>3) looking at a WD 1.5T for $79. any opinions</P> <P>thanks so much</P> <P>dian</P> <P>will also be backing up to DVD, flash drives and maybe online (if free). I know carbonite is good but $ is a factor right now</P> Sun, 22 May 2011 21:44:54 GMT dian 2011-05-22T21:44:54Z https://community.qvc.com/t5/Electronics/external-HD-a-few-questions/m-p/81781#M945 <P> ok, looking into external HD for back ups. (I know, I know) should have done this long ago. but not very tech/computer savvy. I have been researching plus read what I could find here. my questions</P> <P>1) portable or desktop. I would not be taking anywhere. any difference other than size?</P> <P>2) power adaptor or just USB power</P> <P> a) I only have 4 usb ports and from reading, some folks do not get enough power from front ports? true??</P> <P>3) looking at a WD 1.5T for $79. any opinions</P> <P>thanks so much</P> <P>dian</P> <P>will also be backing up to DVD, flash drives and maybe online (if free). I know carbonite is good but $ is a factor right now</P> Sun, 22 May 2011 21:44:54 GMT https://community.qvc.com/t5/Electronics/external-HD-a-few-questions/m-p/81781#M945 dian 2011-05-22T21:44:54Z