Looks like my HDD has given up the ghost. Luckily my previous one is still working even if a bit small, so I can get on t'internet. But now I need to make a decision about the solution to last me the next few years. I've been thinking about both SSD and an external disk for a while. So, I want a solution that works now (see rig) and will be suitable for Ivybridge once they sort the heat problems out.
Probably means a 250Gb SSD, an internal HDD and an external HDD. Aside from the SSD, which will get replaced when and if larger sizes become available at non-silly money, there needs to be a bit of future proofing. External HDD is to fit into network and act as backup for me and media storage for family (3 laptops).
Solutions please. No budget, but let's keep it sensible! Thanks in advance.