Hi,
I've got one of the new iMac's (27", i7 with 2TB Fusion Drive). I have an older (i think USB 2.0) Phantom Drive connected to it...a relic from my previous system, for Time Machine backup use.
I want to replace that external backup drive with the fastest, quietest 2TB Thunderbolt external available. The Lacie Rugged 2TB seems pretty good and had among the fastest speeds according to a CNET comparison I saw. It's powered by the Thunderbolt port itself.
I don't actually need a portable or even rugged drive as it will be forever on my desktop taking the Time Machine backups...so wondering if this is a good option or if a separate desktop-specific model would be better? Faster? Quieter? (The Lacie d2 Thunderbolt 2 for example?)
Any advice anyone can give on speed and quietness would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Rick
I've got one of the new iMac's (27", i7 with 2TB Fusion Drive). I have an older (i think USB 2.0) Phantom Drive connected to it...a relic from my previous system, for Time Machine backup use.
I want to replace that external backup drive with the fastest, quietest 2TB Thunderbolt external available. The Lacie Rugged 2TB seems pretty good and had among the fastest speeds according to a CNET comparison I saw. It's powered by the Thunderbolt port itself.
I don't actually need a portable or even rugged drive as it will be forever on my desktop taking the Time Machine backups...so wondering if this is a good option or if a separate desktop-specific model would be better? Faster? Quieter? (The Lacie d2 Thunderbolt 2 for example?)
Any advice anyone can give on speed and quietness would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Rick