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Message: <blockquote data-quote="finnimus" data-source="post: 1334479" data-attributes="member: 12900">If you're using an external drive for backup, it's best not to leave it connected to the PC or power unless you need to use it.  Power surges can cause failure of computer components even when they're not being used, so I wouldn't chance it.  The major brands all create quality products.  I suggest looking at newegg.com and reading reviews.  You'll pick up on some good reliability data after doing some reading there.  You can also save to DVD's.  More of a pain, but less of a chance for data loss (provided you move them to another format if DVD's become obsolete).</blockquote>