Non-Apple Time Machine backup Drive for iMac 27 "5 k

I decided on getting a 27 "iMac.

With my current iMac, I have a 2 wire to USB 2.0 external drive which I use for Time Machine.

I would like to do something similar, since 1) it is cost-effective and 2) of my experience works.

I look at the first player on this list, a wired 3 GB USB 3.0 of Seagate: http://www.cnet.com/topics/storage/best-hard-drives-and-storage/external-storage - readers /

Thoughts? Thank you.

HSGT is currently the most reliable disks 3.5 "with Western Digital to the 2nd place. HSGT drive, personally and I would choose. If you go for a 2.5 drive "then always choose a Seagate model. You can buy the disc and a box at OWC. Do not use a wired reader but a drive directly connected unless you have wireless access to the drive is essential. Stick using a USB 3.0 connection.

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