![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Since the system folders on a hard drive are generally small compared to the data folders, they can be backed up on smaller drives.Īt the low price of a used drive, I can create many of these dedicated back-up systems as I need - one for each type of CPU. I don’t entrust it with a lot of data, but I have installed a bootable system that can resurrect my old machines. I reformatted the used drive I purchased for the older Macs G4s and G3s I am running and dedicated it to use as a backup boot drive. However, if you have some old IDE or SATA enclosures laying around, with either Firewire or USB connections, these can gain new utility with the addition of a hard drive. The possible los s of data outweighs the low purchase price. Obsolescent technology creates opportunities for savvy geeks who find uses for “outdated” hardware.Īgain, the question: Why bother with a low-capacity used hard drive? First, I would never rely on a used hard drive as my primary data storage medium. Solid state drives are also coming down in price. A 1 TB drive can be purchased new for under $100 prices are not much higher for a 1.5TB or 2 TB drive. Like all technology, hew hard drives are increasing in capacity while decreasing in price. Usually these low-cost drives are also low capacity -320-500gb. Sometimes computer recyclers strip out hard drives in bulk and offer them. Most often individual users upgrades to a higher capacity drive. ![]() There are many low-cost used hard drives on the market for a variety of reasons. “Obsolete” technology can be repurposed cost-effectively ![]()
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