What is the average lifespan of external hard drive?
@thebigk
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Oct 26, 2024
Oct 26, 2024
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I'm planning to buy an external hard drive to store all the photos and videos. They've been occupying just too much space on my machines. The only thing that will ever get stored on the new external hard drive will be photos and videos - and nothing else. But the concern I have is how long will the drive last if I keep it in a safe place and only connect it to the computer when I need a backup of photos and videos?
I've read that the average life expectancy of the external hard disks is about 3-6 years. That, I think, is too short. I'd expect them to last at least of a decade if not more.
Have you had any experiences with the external hard drives? Do you think they are reliable?
I've read that the average life expectancy of the external hard disks is about 3-6 years. That, I think, is too short. I'd expect them to last at least of a decade if not more.
Have you had any experiences with the external hard drives? Do you think they are reliable?
