Better Brand for external hard drive?

So My Passport died just like any others’ did or will. I am wondering what better brand is out-there, so I won’t waste my money again.

I’ ve heard fairly good reports on Seagate’s peripheral drives. Simple interface (mirrors directory tree on your computer) lots of backup/restore options, reliable performance, etc.

Not tried one myself yet, but that’s where I’m heading after I return this [deleted].

duckie