Desktop or portable hard drive?

i have imac , pull trigger on 13" mbp. considering purchase of external hard drive , maybe network drive. question difference between desktop hdd , portable drive other physical size? 500 gigs 500 gigs, right?

admit noob-ness appreciated.

 

camardelle said: ↑

i have imac , pull trigger on 13" mbp. considering purchase of external hard drive , maybe network drive. question difference between desktop hdd , portable drive other physical size? 500 gigs 500 gigs, right?

admit noob-ness appreciated.

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destop externals have ac power adapter, portables use power usb plug no ac power needed

 

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