SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

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2011/05/01 18:33:47 (permalink)

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

It has been suggested that this is a good one to get from newegg for an external esata drive. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185&cm_re=Samsung_F3-_-22-152-185-_-Product

There is a wide price range on esata enclosures. Some saying they have ac adapters. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&Description=esata%20enclosure&page=2&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=20
Does it matter which enclosure is used or if it has an ac adapter?

One more question: Will the drive itself need any formatting?

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    Owen
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    Re:SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Dr 2011/05/02 10:05:44 (permalink)
    I thought it would be quicker to ask here than email newegg. Looks like I will have to send an email later.
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    cecelius2
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    Re:SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Dr 2011/05/02 21:52:19 (permalink)
    I just bought 3 of the drives, but I am using them internally.  They have good reports here on this forum.





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    Jim Roseberry
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    Re:SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Dr 2011/05/02 23:51:49 (permalink)
    You want an external enclosure with AC adapter.
    Don't try to bus-power a high-performance HD... 
    Regarding which external enclosure, you usually get about what you pay for.
    I like an aluminum unit... that has switchable fan (on/off).
     
    The F3 HDs are excellent...

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    Owen
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    Re:SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Dr 2011/05/10 12:31:29 (permalink)
    Just leaving a thanks here for the heads up on the Spinpoint. Newegg makes you jump through hoops while registering, if your cards billing address is a PO Box and you ship to a physical address. I found the same drive online at Walmart (of all places). I already had an account there for free site to store shipping.
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