Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for linux hard drive.
If you're a Linux user, you've got a lot of options for file storage. You could use an external hard drive, a network-attached storage (NAS) drive, USB flash drive, or an SD card. Here are some of the best hard drives options for Linux on the market today.
WD - Easystore 64GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive - Blue
Model: SDUSBES4-064G-A46SKU: 6379941Top comment"Very good flash drive. I don't need flashing lights on my drives....PERFECT THUMB DRIVE...SIMPLE EASWY TO USE PERFECT FOR THE IT GUY ON THE GO WI WINDOWS INSTALL OR LINUX BOOT"
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Easily transfer all of your important documents and data with this SanDisk 64GB USB flash drive. The retractable design keeps the connector ports safe when not in use, and the slim form factor saves on space to fit into crowded USB ports easily. Compatibility with both PC and Mac computers ensures with this SanDisk 64GB USB flash drive works smoothly.Top comment"Very good flash drive. I don't need flashing lights on my drives....PERFECT THUMB DRIVE...SIMPLE EASWY TO USE PERFECT FOR THE IT GUY ON THE GO WI WINDOWS INSTALL OR LINUX BOOT"
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Easily transfer all of your important documents and data with this SanDisk 64GB USB flash drive. The retractable design keeps the connector ports safe when not in use, and the slim form factor saves on space to fit into crowded USB ports easily. Compatibility with both PC and Mac computers ensures with this SanDisk 64GB USB flash drive works smoothly.See all USB Flash DrivesLG - 8x External USB 2.0 Double-Layer DVD±RW/±R/-RAM/CD-RW Drive - Black
Model: GP65NB60SKU: 5581020Top comment"Works with Linux, with the right software...Specifications say this drive requires Windows or Mac OS X, but I find it is compatible with Linux (Linux Mint 20.2). ...It is also recognised and works as a bootable USB CD\DVD drive on BIOS and UEFI based systems (both Intel based firmware)."
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Burn discs fast and efficiently with this LG external disc drive. A max 8x DVD+R write speed means you spend less time transferring files and more time enjoying your media, while compatibility with both iOS and Windows lets you use this drive with multiple computers. This LG external disc drive comes with a mini USB cable and needs no other power source.Top comment"Works with Linux, with the right software...Specifications say this drive requires Windows or Mac OS X, but I find it is compatible with Linux (Linux Mint 20.2). ...It is also recognised and works as a bootable USB CD\DVD drive on BIOS and UEFI based systems (both Intel based firmware)."
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Burn discs fast and efficiently with this LG external disc drive. A max 8x DVD+R write speed means you spend less time transferring files and more time enjoying your media, while compatibility with both iOS and Windows lets you use this drive with multiple computers. This LG external disc drive comes with a mini USB cable and needs no other power source.See all External DVD DrivesSeagate - Barracuda 2TB Internal SATA Hard Drive for Desktops
Model: ST2000DMA08SKU: 6344172Top comment"Had good luck with Barracuda drives in the past....I thought this hard drive failed after dual-booting Windows 10 & Ubuntu. "
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Enjoy ample storage space with this Seagate 2TB internal hard drive. The SATA III interface delivers transfer speeds of up to 6Gbps for prompt data access, and the 3.5-inch design fits most desktops without needing an adapter. This Seagate 2TB internal hard drive is compatible with multiple versions of Windows for convenience. Seagate equivalent and backward compatible models: ST2000DM008, ST2000DMZ08.Top comment"Had good luck with Barracuda drives in the past....I thought this hard drive failed after dual-booting Windows 10 & Ubuntu. "
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Enjoy ample storage space with this Seagate 2TB internal hard drive. The SATA III interface delivers transfer speeds of up to 6Gbps for prompt data access, and the 3.5-inch design fits most desktops without needing an adapter. This Seagate 2TB internal hard drive is compatible with multiple versions of Windows for convenience. Seagate equivalent and backward compatible models: ST2000DM008, ST2000DMZ08.See all Internal Hard Drives8BitDo - Ultimate 2.4G Controller for Windows PCs with Dock - Black
Model: 81HA02SKU: 6521283Top comment"Pros: Button layout Not bluetooth Responsive Rechargeable battery Charging dock Feels good and solid Cons: Requires firmware update(s) to solve issues (which you can't do on Linux) Battery is not replaceable If using with bluetooth controllers will cause interference Dongle is rather large I feel like they took some steps forward but also went backwards when it comes to the battery not being replaceable."
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Play any game, anywhere. Windows PC, Android, and Raspberry Pi. 8BitDo controllers are designed to be as versatile as possible with each of your modern devices. Now with a 2-way mode switch, you can instantly pair your controller via 2.4G connectivity.Top comment"Pros: Button layout Not bluetooth Responsive Rechargeable battery Charging dock Feels good and solid Cons: Requires firmware update(s) to solve issues (which you can't do on Linux) Battery is not replaceable If using with bluetooth controllers will cause interference Dongle is rather large I feel like they took some steps forward but also went backwards when it comes to the battery not being replaceable."
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Play any game, anywhere. Windows PC, Android, and Raspberry Pi. 8BitDo controllers are designed to be as versatile as possible with each of your modern devices. Now with a 2-way mode switch, you can instantly pair your controller via 2.4G connectivity.See all PC Gaming ControllersMicrosoft - Surface Laptop Go 2 - 12.4” Touch-Screen – Intel Core i5 – 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD (Latest Model) - Sandstone
Model: 8QF-00048SKU: 6505204Top comment"Does everything I need it to; -Basic Web browsing -MS Office -Email -Plays 4k high bit video (50 MBit/ 50,000 Kbit+) super smooth from external drives and my DAS. Didn’t think the i5 and Xe graphics could handle such high bit rate video but it does! ...If you want to get the best out of this little device, ERASE WINDOWS and install Fedora 36 + surface-linux kernel 5.18.10+. - fingerprint sensor will not work with linux (searching for solution) - decent battery life (~8 hours normal usage with balanced mode activated in linux) - premium touchpad+keyboard - excellent touchscreen when used with linux gnome 42 DE - Install Edge browser on linux as it uses less RAM compare to Chrome/Firefox - screen resolution is not FHD but it's really excellent display with great color accuracy compared with similarly prized laptop/ultrabook So far, I am engaged with this little device and so much fun to use -- I will update the review after few days of usage including causal gaming etc...."
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A sleek, portable Surface Laptop with 12.4" PixelSense touchscreen¹ and great typing experience with precision trackpad, plus the ports you need. Now with an improved HD camera to look your best on video calls, new Windows 11 experiences,² long battery life,³ and a performance boost for the things you love to do. With 11th Gen Intel speed for day-to-day apps, streaming, and casual gaming. It’s signature Surface style, speed, and convenient security for you and everyone in your home.Top comment"Does everything I need it to; -Basic Web browsing -MS Office -Email -Plays 4k high bit video (50 MBit/ 50,000 Kbit+) super smooth from external drives and my DAS. Didn’t think the i5 and Xe graphics could handle such high bit rate video but it does! ...If you want to get the best out of this little device, ERASE WINDOWS and install Fedora 36 + surface-linux kernel 5.18.10+. - fingerprint sensor will not work with linux (searching for solution) - decent battery life (~8 hours normal usage with balanced mode activated in linux) - premium touchpad+keyboard - excellent touchscreen when used with linux gnome 42 DE - Install Edge browser on linux as it uses less RAM compare to Chrome/Firefox - screen resolution is not FHD but it's really excellent display with great color accuracy compared with similarly prized laptop/ultrabook So far, I am engaged with this little device and so much fun to use -- I will update the review after few days of usage including causal gaming etc...."
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A sleek, portable Surface Laptop with 12.4" PixelSense touchscreen¹ and great typing experience with precision trackpad, plus the ports you need. Now with an improved HD camera to look your best on video calls, new Windows 11 experiences,² long battery life,³ and a performance boost for the things you love to do. With 11th Gen Intel speed for day-to-day apps, streaming, and casual gaming. It’s signature Surface style, speed, and convenient security for you and everyone in your home.See all All LaptopsHP - ENVY Desktop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - 1TB SSD - Black
Model: TE01-4254SKU: 6532244Top comment"Very fast system with no issues. Running it with Linux. Pretty happy so far....Great computer, plenty of hard drive and ram - price was good as well"
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Fuel your creativity. Experience the power and performance of an Intel processor that’s designed to meet your creation needs. Render, edit, and stream better than ever before. Your creative sidekick.Top comment"Very fast system with no issues. Running it with Linux. Pretty happy so far....Great computer, plenty of hard drive and ram - price was good as well"
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Fuel your creativity. Experience the power and performance of an Intel processor that’s designed to meet your creation needs. Render, edit, and stream better than ever before. Your creative sidekick.See all Computer TowersLenovo - ThinkPad L13 Yoga 13.3" WUXGA (1920 x 1200) Touch 2-in-1 Laptop - Core i5-1235U - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Black
Model: 21B6S0TN00SKU: 6520604Top comment"Sadly it's only hampered by the many Microsoft battery-eating programs running in the background. A change to Linux and open source programs might be in my laptops future. "
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More flexible than a traditional laptop, the L13 Yoga Gen 3 360° hinge allows mobile workers to use it as a laptop or a tablet; or even in tent or stand mode for 1:1 presentations inside or outside the office. Configure with a range of enterprise security features including a fingerprint reader and FHD camera with Privacy Shutter. Meanwhile, the battery lasts up to 9 hours, ensuring uninterrupted productivity on the go.Top comment"Sadly it's only hampered by the many Microsoft battery-eating programs running in the background. A change to Linux and open source programs might be in my laptops future. "
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More flexible than a traditional laptop, the L13 Yoga Gen 3 360° hinge allows mobile workers to use it as a laptop or a tablet; or even in tent or stand mode for 1:1 presentations inside or outside the office. Configure with a range of enterprise security features including a fingerprint reader and FHD camera with Privacy Shutter. Meanwhile, the battery lasts up to 9 hours, ensuring uninterrupted productivity on the go.See all PC LaptopsSteelSeries - Arctis Nova 3 Wired Gaming Headset for PC - Black
Model: 61631SKU: 6515801Top comment"Great for Discord, and Linux!...Good sound quality, much more durable than my previous headset. Please note that on Linux, you still can't change the LED color, but if you're wearing them, you won't see the light anyway"
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Almighty Audio has never been more accessible, as the Arctis Nova 3 wired gaming headphones brings superior sound quality with High Fidelity Drivers, 360° Spatial Audio, and AI noisecancelling microphone, in a lightweight, comfortable headsetTop comment"Great for Discord, and Linux!...Good sound quality, much more durable than my previous headset. Please note that on Linux, you still can't change the LED color, but if you're wearing them, you won't see the light anyway"
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Almighty Audio has never been more accessible, as the Arctis Nova 3 wired gaming headphones brings superior sound quality with High Fidelity Drivers, 360° Spatial Audio, and AI noisecancelling microphone, in a lightweight, comfortable headsetSee all PC Gaming HeadsetsCORSAIR - Voyager a1600 16” 240Hz Gaming Laptop QHD - AMD Ryzen R9 6900HS AMD Radeon RX 6800M with 32GB Memory and 2TB - PCIe SSD - Black
Model: CN-9000004-NASKU: 6510751Top comment"I was able to install a modern Linux workstation OS, but the WiFi does not as yet work under Linux."
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The CORSAIR VOYAGER a1600 AMD Advantage Edition combines cutting-edge gaming performance with the best of CORSAIR. An AMD Ryzen processor and AMD Radeon graphics, supported by high-speed DDR5 memory and storage, power through demanding games and complex tasks with ease. Stream Deck software puts customizable commands at your fingertips, and a full HD webcam and noise-canceling microphone array, powered by software from streaming experts Elgato, make it easy to put your best self on display. The VOYAGER a1600 is built beyond the standards of typical laptops, equipped with a stunning 16” 2560x1600 QHD+ IPS screen with 240Hz refresh rate and 100% sRGB, CHERRY MX Ultra-Low Profile mechanical keyswitches, and per-key CAPELLIX LED RGB backlighting.Top comment"I was able to install a modern Linux workstation OS, but the WiFi does not as yet work under Linux."
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The CORSAIR VOYAGER a1600 AMD Advantage Edition combines cutting-edge gaming performance with the best of CORSAIR. An AMD Ryzen processor and AMD Radeon graphics, supported by high-speed DDR5 memory and storage, power through demanding games and complex tasks with ease. Stream Deck software puts customizable commands at your fingertips, and a full HD webcam and noise-canceling microphone array, powered by software from streaming experts Elgato, make it easy to put your best self on display. The VOYAGER a1600 is built beyond the standards of typical laptops, equipped with a stunning 16” 2560x1600 QHD+ IPS screen with 240Hz refresh rate and 100% sRGB, CHERRY MX Ultra-Low Profile mechanical keyswitches, and per-key CAPELLIX LED RGB backlighting.See all Gaming LaptopsLenovo - Legion 5 17.3" 144Hz Gaming Laptop FHD - AMD Ryzen 7 with 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 - 512GB SSD - Phantom Blue
Model: 82K000ANUSSKU: 6523290Top comment"My first Lenovo was an old laptop that I fixed, parts were easy to find and I was able to get it running, for a long time I used it as my main computer, one day I had some issues with it and I couldn’t reinstall windows, I decided to buy this Lenovo legion 5 and it has been great, the old Lenovo runs Linux perfectly...Little pricey for something that is hard to upgrade (compared to a desktop), but haven't had an issue yet. "
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Experience today’s top AAA games on the Lenovo Legion 5. Inside the clean, minimalist chassis of the Legion 5, available in Phantom Blue, is everything you ever need to compete on equal footing with the pros, including the latest generation AMD Ryzen processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics for performance that’s AI-optimized by the Legion AI Engine powering the revolutionary Legion Coldfront 3.0 and Q Control. Excel across every AAA title with a 17" FHD display at 144 Hz refresh rate, featuring 72% NTSC color accuracy and Nahimic 3D audio.Top comment"My first Lenovo was an old laptop that I fixed, parts were easy to find and I was able to get it running, for a long time I used it as my main computer, one day I had some issues with it and I couldn’t reinstall windows, I decided to buy this Lenovo legion 5 and it has been great, the old Lenovo runs Linux perfectly...Little pricey for something that is hard to upgrade (compared to a desktop), but haven't had an issue yet. "
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Experience today’s top AAA games on the Lenovo Legion 5. Inside the clean, minimalist chassis of the Legion 5, available in Phantom Blue, is everything you ever need to compete on equal footing with the pros, including the latest generation AMD Ryzen processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics for performance that’s AI-optimized by the Legion AI Engine powering the revolutionary Legion Coldfront 3.0 and Q Control. Excel across every AAA title with a 17" FHD display at 144 Hz refresh rate, featuring 72% NTSC color accuracy and Nahimic 3D audio.See all Gaming Laptops