Do I need an additional hard drive?
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It depends on how long you wish to save the footage. Generally the hard drive is adequate since once there is not an incident there is no need to save the footage and it can be written over. You can download footage of interest to the through the USB onto a flash drive, etc. The drive space can also be extended using the motion sensor feature in that only if there is motion the footage is recorded. I don't use this feature and the drive can store almost 30 days of footage. The only limitation is when it begins to record over old footage it erases the entire drive and begins again so old footage is lost. It depends on how long you wish to save the footage. Generally the hard drive is adequate since once there is not an incident there is no need to save the footage and it can be written over. You can download footage of interest to the through the USB onto a flash drive, etc. The drive space can also be extended using the motion sensor feature in that only if there is motion the footage is recorded. I don't use this feature and the drive can store almost 30 days of footage. The only limitation is when it begins to record over old footage it erases the entire drive and begins again so old... » Read More It depends on how long you wish to save the footage. Generally the hard drive is adequate since once there is not an incident there is no need to save the footage and it can be written over. You can download footage of interest to the through the USB onto a flash drive, etc. The drive space can also be extended using the motion sensor feature in that only if there is motion the footage is recorded. I don't use this feature and the drive can store almost 30 days of footage. The only limitation is when it begins to record over old footage it erases the entire drive and begins again so old footage is lost. « Show Less
896422
Nope, comes with 500 GB hard drive. I have mine recording in real time 24/7 and it records for about a month before running out of space on the hard drive. I would highly recommend.
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It depends on how long you wish to save the footage. Generally the hard drive is adequate since once there is not an incident there is no need to save the footage and it can be written over. You can download footage of interest to the through the USB onto a flash drive, etc. The drive space can also be extended using the motion sensor feature in that only if there is motion the footage is recorded. I don't use this feature and the drive can store almost 30 days of footage. The only limitation is when it begins to record over old footage it erases the entire drive and begins again so old footage is lost.
101316
Not mandatory. You can use the drive as is. I kept the software on - just in case I changed my mind and/or computer. Be careful what you delete, some of the software is not related to the back up application.
993981
A solid state drive could be fitted to replace the existing hard drive. These are currently very expensive, particularly if you wanted to replace the existing 1 Terra-byte disc. There would not be room to fit an additional drive. Of course, you could always use an external SSD, utilising one of the many the USB ports.
713398
no it doesnt have a hard drive i bought one i found out that it doesnt have one
1505186
There is no hard drive. I suggest going to Western Digital's website and reading up on the features of this and the other units
1143986
As said earlier, that's your 2nd hard drive. Whether it is an SSD, traditional or hybrid does not matter.
375678
Yes you can. As a matter of fact I just did about a week ago due to the fact that 4G does not last long at all so I got another hard drive for it and it was very easy to install. It will take about 1 minute to install another hard drive. Now my son never gets off of it and has enjoyed it. Best birthday gift he has ever gotten.
1064246
Whatever fits your personal need. I would do cloud storage since I'm on the go. But here are some of your options 1) External HDD 2) Cloud storage 3) USB sticks
606460
It has a slot for an additional hard drive. You'd need to purchase an HDD enclosure and the cord to plug in the drive.
1049619
Well with this device you may be able to put a few programs but not many considering it only has 16GB. But you could always get an external hard drive.
25897
Hi, No, you need to buy the hard drive separately. You can choose freely if you want HDD og SSD drives - but I can highly recommend SSD :-)Cheers
205947
Wait am I confusing this product this product with something else? You can't put a hard drive in this one right? Only External?
1247711
You will need a hard drive. Very cheap right now on Newegg.com (2tB for $80.00 US.)
1761622
yes you can add extra HD, this laptop has 2 hard drive bays. Ram can be upgraded to 32GB max.
1378616
If you bought a system without a hard drive then you will need to install one so you will have some storage.
2030881
Sure. it just a HDD with some free software from WD. No need to install this software or keep it on a HDD ;)
1822531
The unit I purchased came with a 500GB HDD. I don't know if it's offered with other options.