Microsoft Windows XP Professional Laptop Hard Drives

The Bottom Line: The impenetrable Maxtor Black Armor is the Fort Knox of external hard drives, but the added security comes at a hefty price tag. This device might appeal to those who need the most protection possible, but the competition offers more space for less money.

Specs: 160 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 2.5", 480 MB, 5400 rpm

The Bottom Line: The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini is a great option for working on the go, with fast write speeds as well as backup and restore software.

Specs: 160 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 2.5", 8 MB, 5400 rpm

The Bottom Line: The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini is a great option for working on the go, with fast write speeds as well as backup and restore software.

Specs: 120 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 2.5", 8 MB, 5400 rpm

The Bottom Line: The Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini is a great option for working on the go, with fast write speeds as well as backup and restore software.

Specs: 80 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 2.5", 8 MB, 5400 rpm

The Bottom Line: The Seagate FreeAgent Pro operates as both a hard drive and a portable PC environment, but even if you're not interested in the Ceedo program, the FreeAgent Pro offers fast speeds and good value.

Specs: 160 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 2.5", 5400 rpm

The Bottom Line: The Seagate FreeAgent Pro operates as both a hard drive and a portable PC environment, but even if you're not interested in the Ceedo program, the FreeAgent Pro offers fast speeds and good value.

Specs: 120 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 2.5", 5400 rpm

The Bottom Line: The Seagate FreeAgent Pro operates as both a hard drive and a portable PC environment, but even if you're not interested in the Ceedo program, the FreeAgent Pro offers fast speeds and good value.

Specs: 80 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 2.5", 5400 rpm

The Bottom Line: The combination of quick read and write performance, useful utilities, easy setup, and a fair price makes the tiny Maxtor OneTouch III Mini Edition drive a winner.

Specs: 100 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 2.5", 8 MB, 9 ms, 5400 rpm

The Bottom Line: The combination of quick read and write performance, useful utilities, easy setup, and a fair price makes the tiny Maxtor OneTouch III Mini Edition drive a winner.

Specs: 60 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 2.5", 8 MB, 9 ms, 5400 rpm

The Bottom Line: The combination of quick read and write performance, useful utilities, easy setup, and a fair price makes the tiny Maxtor OneTouch III Mini Edition drive a winner.

Specs: 160 GB, Hi-Speed USB, 2.5", 8 MB, 9 ms, 5400 rpm