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Hard Drives & Data Storage

As files get bigger and bigger, storage needs do, too. Whether you’re a dedicated gamer looking to store a lot of large games, a creative working with big files, or even if you just need a portable USB drive for school, Officeworks has something for you. Shop from a range of great options with all the best brands, from Toshiba to Samsung and Seagate. With hard drives, flash drives, and solid state drives too, get the peace of mind that comes with knowing that no matter what it is, you’ve got somewhere to put it.

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Hard Drives or Solid State Drives: What’s the Difference?

Hard drives are a slightly older technology, whereas solid state drives are a bit newer. They both store digital data, and each one is a good choice for storage. But when should you use SSDs over HDDs, and vice versa? And what’s the difference between them, anyway?

Solid state drives are:

  • • Faster than HDDs
  • • More durable than HDDs
  • • Use less power than HDDs
  • • Quieter than HDDs
  • • Smaller than HDDs

Solid State Drives are usually a better choice than traditional hard drives in a technical sense, but they’re a more expensive option. They’re durable, so good for long term storage. Hard drives are a great option for data that needs to be used and rewritten often, and they offer great value for money in terms of storage per dollar.

The Best Portable Storage Options

Bring your workspace with you using one of many great portable storage options available from Officeworks. In today’s fast-paced world, creatives and professionals alike need the flexibility to bring their work and passions with them, making these must-have computer accessories.

There are some great portable, laptop compatible, storage devices:

  • • USB flash drives: The classic in portable storage, USB flash drives come in a range of sizes up to 128GB from some great brands like SanDisk and Samsung.
  • • External hard drives: Powered through the USB connector, these portable drives can offer truly massive amounts of storage on the go, with up to 5TB available at Officeworks from the best brands.
  • • External/Portable Solid State Drives: Portable SSDs are a real gamechanger, offering fast, reliable and durable storage options for work or play.
  • • Cards and Card Readers: SD cards can offer massive storage in a tiny package, and with USB card readers, can be taken anywhere. These are great choices for digital photographers.

Storage for Gamers

Gamers these days need a lot of storage to keep up to date with the latest and greatest games. Gamers of all stripes have options, from USB flash drives to dedicated external hard drives and solid state drives specifically for gaming consoles.

  • • External SSDs: External SSDs can supercharge load times and offer great storage options.
  • • Dedicated XBox/PlayStation drives: Console gamers can boost their storage with these specialist drives designed to work with their favourite consoles.
  • • Internal drive upgrades: Swap your drive for something bigger at Officeworks.