[ubuntu-uk] HDD drives... which brand(s)?

[Matthew Wild]

Hi all,

What is the general opinion of the best HDD manufacturer? Over the
years I have heard bad about each one in one way or another.

I'm looking to buy an external HDD. I was disappointed to find that
Maplin only stock Seagate drives, and I have always avoided Seagate
(even before they released their drives that don't work with Linux).

So, what are your experiences?

Matthew.

PS. Any other alternative for large backups?