The only one that will silent in the one that is turned off.
They all make some noise. Some have a small fan to cool the HD. HDs do make a soft clicking sound when the heads are moving. Get a 6' USB cable and move the HD away from you PC. John
I am looking for a silent external hard drive. I currently have an 80GB Buffalo Drivestation, but I need another one and would like something that doesnt make much noise. Should I buy an external one? If so, which brand? or should I buy an internal hard drive and then a hard drive case? Any siggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks, PB

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