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| Drive type | Pros | Cons | |------------|------|------| | HDD (2.5") | Cheap, large capacity (2-5TB) | Slower, less durable | | SSD (external) | Fast, shock-resistant | More expensive | | Portable SSD | Best of both (speed + durable) | Higher cost per GB | (Saving older versions of Word docs or photos)