QUOTE(barry @ Oct 21 2009, 10:47 AM)
For the internal unit, 2TB HDD should not pose any problem for the POHD. I am using the Samsung 1.5TB (best bang for the buck for the moment) - the HDD runs quiet and cool at 5400rpm, no problem playing movies at all. I am also looking at getting a HDU (docking unit) which can handle 3.5" or 2.5" SATA HDD, but really who cares about the 2.5"? I heard that, come the next PC Fair, the Samsung 2TB will be selling around the same price as what the 1.5TB unit is selling now. The HDU is a perfect solution for those of us who collect these massive HD movies. Cheapest I could find is RM109 by a seller in Lelong, the Xigmatek Secure.
Added on October 21, 2009, 10:50 amazbro,
You pressed the Add Reply button before I could. I didn't realise that this unit can be had for a low RM79. Thanks for the tip.
I use both 2.5 and 3.5 inch hardisk...I still prefer 2.5 since its more hardy, less current usage, easier to handle and cooler than 3.5.
But downside is the price...its double...and currently WD just launch 1TB for 2.5..thats the biggest capacity.
Anyway..regarding the Vantec Toasters..here is what you gotta know before you purchase it.
If it is used for the media player is no problem with USB....but if wanna use it for file GB file transferring using the PC, USB is painfully slow.
Better to get the USB/esata set since esata is a lot faster than USB for file transfering. Make sure you PC or Lappy has esata interface.
Next is the Dual Dockers...some ppl bought them and surprised can only recognized only 1 HDD instead of 2. If you want to for 2 hdd with esata, you need additional card with "Port multipliers"
http://www.vantecusa.com/front/product/view_detail/31