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Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt / USB 3.0 external hard drive hands-on

When it comes to storage, you definitely don't want to risk getting stuck with a lemon. That's because, unlike other commodities like a car or a TV, when a storage device breaks down, chances are you lose a lot more than just the drive itself. It's a painful experience to see your invaluable data vanish. Take my word for it on this. But you likely don't want to spend too much, either, and want your storage device to be easily accessible, especially on the go since there's not much use for your data if it always has to stay at home. That said, compact and portable external hard drives are arguably the most popular form of storage. They offer lots of space, often more than what your laptop or ultrabook has, without being big or heavy. Following is the list of the top five portable USB 3.0-based drives that are the best among their peers, by collectively offering great performance, large storage space, compact design, and sometimes even the kind of toughness that will withstand water submersion and drops. Most

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