Which external USB HDD can i use for backups

Hi,
I'm going to buy an external USB HDD for my MacBook for bootable backups (by SuperDuper). Can I purchase just any external hard drive or are there any limitations?
Thanks,
Vadim

Hi,
Welcome to Apple Discussions.
The limitations are the usual reliability and manufacturer's reputation. USB 2.0 (480Mbps) itself will cause no issues when making your choice. It's not possible to give a definitive answer on which manufacturer/make/model is best but I can give you an opinion. I like Iomega and Hitachi. For plug-and-play look at Iomega or D-I-Y using an Icy Box look at Hitachi Deskstar range.

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