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Most of the information we consume and produce is digital. By now, we all know the importance of keeping back-up copies of whatever we may be working on. With the advancement of technology, we can normally rely on our gadgets not to let us down, but keeping a back-up of whatever we have digitally is never a bad idea. Here are some top external hard drive brands to consider.

Seagate

Portable external hard drives from Seagate provide reliable storage and the sleek design makes for easy handling. Seagate hard drives are compatible with both PC and Mac.

Our best pick: Backup Plus Slim Portable Drive for Mac – slim design, light weight, 18-inch USB 3.0 cable, plug-and-play, HFS+ driver for PC, quick start guide.

Buy: Available at leading tech and gadget retail outlets.

LaCie

As a premium brand of Seagate technology, LaCie designs high-quality solutions for photographers, videographers, audio professionals and so on. With long-term reliability and great technical performance, LaCie is a sure investment.

Our best pick: Rugged Mini – shock, rain and pressure resistant, password protection, USB 3.0 cable, automatic eco mode for energy saving, automatic backup.

Buy: Available at leading tech/gadget retail outlets.

Transcend

With the ability to respond to the market’s changing needs, Transcend has become one of the leading global brands for digital storage. Transcend designs, develops, manufactures, markets and sells its own high-quality products.

Our best pick: StoreJet 25M3 (USB 3.0) – shock resistant and anti-shock protection, ultra-fast file transfers, advanced internal hard drive suspension system, one-touch auto-backup button.

Buy: Available at leading tech/gadget retail outlets.

Toshiba

Toshiba has a wide range of products, from laptops and memory cards to accessories. With continuous innovation, the brand has been deemed one the of the leading experts in technology.

Our best pick: Toshiba 1TB Canvio® Slim II Portable External Hard Drive for PCs – Black, slim design and lightweight, preloaded easy-to-use backup software, PC and Mac compatible.

Buy: Available at leading tech/gadget retail outlets.

Samsung

Though Samsung is popularly known for their cellphones and televisions, they also produce hard drives in partnership with Seagate. With Samsung, there is no compromise on performance, capacity or reliability.

Our best pick: M3 Portable External Hard Drive – fast file transfer speed with USB 3.0 cable, auto-backup personal backup solution, secure drive, secret zone can encrypt data on device, PC and Mac compatible.

Buy: Available at leading tech/gadget retail outlets.