So the HD is going and its going fast... I looked online and it seems like a swap is something I could do.. I'm going to pick up a external for now so I can back up all my stuff.

little 16gb usb thumb drive might be cheaper route for backup?

I bought a TB external HD for $120 bucks while back... I can back up anything I want. Not a bad price for the amount of storage I have. I keep it in my safe so if I was ever to lose the computer in a fire or something I'd still have all my stuff

Avis wrote:I bought a TB external HD for $120 bucks while back... I can back up anything I want. Not a bad price for the amount of storage I have. I keep it in my safe so if I was ever to lose the computer in a fire or something I'd still have all my stuff

Thats what I am thinking... Not to mention I bring the laptop to all the long trips so Mike can save his pics each day and we can post some teaser "wish you were here" shots.

:cool)

Yeah, I'd go with that if I were you. I think I got mine at bestbuy, I could store 4 of my computers on it if need be so you'll have plenty of room for all those pictures! :) Good investment if ya ask me.

I had that problem before too with my laptop. Back up a must and fry's usually has really go prices on new drives. I am also planning to buy a couple external tbs since they are under $100 now. You can use it on trips and just have an invertor with you to charge laptop and run external. I have a 350 watt in the jeep now. That is also how i powered my xmas lights:)=)

My company just bought 2) 640GB usb drives (self powered) very light & think they were around $80 at best buy

I bought a 1TB 7200rpm Seagate drive at Fry's last September for $105.

I still want a cheap laptop or tablet for the X to run with the GPS

I like my Asus AspireOne Netbook. Cost about $300 new.