EHD recommendations?

[Gena]

Hello,

I am looking to replace 2 EHD, I am not a professional photographer, but I do take millions of pictures of my family. My 2 EHD have been purchased from Costco "WD" and worked really well, but they are both full now. I was hoping to get suggestions on what and where to buy?

[Brian]

I like G-Drives, but they tend to be a little expensive. Personally, I avoid the $79 Special at Costco / Best Buy / Whatever when it comes to my EHDs. 

How much are you looking to spend?  Do you have a Thunderbolt Port on your Mac?

[Gena]

I am not sure what a thunderbolt Port is... I am wanting something that will hold a TON of pictures, I shoot Raw files so the EHD seems to fill up quick.

Being that I am wanting something that will hold a lot of pictures, I think I am probably looking around a few hundred dollars?

 

I purchased some memory from Crucial and when it came I was in shock what I bought! I am so stupid. I should have bought 2 sticks of the 8GB but for some reason I bought 2 sticks of 4GB each. :-(

Edited February 9, 2017 by Gena
forgot to add more to my responce

[Brian]

What year/model is your iMac?

[Gena]

iMac (27-inch, Late 2013)

[Brian]

Alright, you have a Thunderbolt Port. Take a look at this drive. Yes, it's a bit pricey, but there is a 4TB model for $329.  

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1090478-REG

[Gena]

Hi Brian,

Is this a good choice on a EHD?    G-Technology 4TB G-DRIVE G1 USB 3.0 Hard Drive. Found it on B&H Photo for $179.95?

Oh shoot, I didn't see your response before asking you that question up there ^^^ lol lol  sorry

[Gena]

The difference between the G-Technology 4TB G-DRIVE G1 USB 3.0 Hard Drive

and the   G-Technology 4TB G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt?

[Brian]

The Thunderbolt Drive has both Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 ports. The difference is data transfer speed. Thunderbolt is faster, though USB 3.0 is no slouch either. In addition, G-Drives are Mac formatted, you just plug them in and go. For capacity's sake, I wouldn't go anything less than 4TB, especially if you take lots and lots of photos. 

[Gena]

Thank you so much Brian... I also sent back the 4GB Memory and purchasing 2 (8 gb) instead for my iMac  :-)