About safe storage

[shyampc]

Which are the ways that we can store data apart from HDD, Floppy, CD and DVD?
I have faced issues of losing my datas due to HDD failure. I had no any other storage devices then. Is it practical to use external HDD to store datas?

Which are the best ones available today, and what does these cost?

[ANISHJOHNY]

You can use flash drives,blueray disks for storing data.In most cases using external HDD is practical.You can use sata external HDD.

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[shyampc]

Thank you for your response and advice. I wish to know which HDD is the most preferred external one to use. What is the capacity and price. Do you know these?

[ANISHJOHNY]

External HDD 2.0 USB
( 0 - 40 GB ) Seagate price is around 4000 - 5200 in INR.
( 40 - 120 GB ) Seagate and LaCie around 5000 - 8000 in INR.
( 160 - 200 GB ) Seagate around 6000 - 10300 in INR.
( 200 + GB) LaCie and Maxtor 5500 - 32500 in INR.

For Further Clarification Visit This Website.
http://www.cafegadgets.com/Product-0-40-GB.htm

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[shyampc]

Thank you for your help and details. I am planning to buy a 80 GB HDD for external use.