Argh.... crashed hard disk

It's official. My hard disk crashed and died on me last night.

I kind of expecting it as it's been making funny sounds since Dec but I kept delaying backing up my data. Now I'm sorely mourning over the possible lost of data and burning hole in my pocket.

Tsssk... it was barely 2 months after my monitor crashed. Perhaps a sign from 'above' that I need to change my pc? God, please give me a little time because if that is so, my card bills will drive me crazy.

Anyway, because I can't use my pc at home, that's mean articles translation will be very slow. However, I'll still do daily news - in fact there is one which I'll be translating during lunch today.

I need some opinion though. Which brand is better?

Maxtor?
Seagate?
Western Digital?

p.s. I will be very grateful if anyone is willing to donate or sponsor a new hd for me...