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slackersonly
Jul 17, 2006, 07:43 AM
$113 after coupon with free shipping.

Save 15% on 250 GB 7200 RPM F.A. Porsche USB 2.0 External Hard Drive
Coupon code: W29KTRJNCFN6SK
Limited time offer: Beginning 7/17/06 6:00 am CT through 7/20/06 6:00 am CT or after 2500 redemptions (whichever occurs first)

Highlights

* 250 GB storage capacity allows users to store important data and large graphic or audio files
* 7200 rpm spindle speed and an average seek time of 11 ms (write)
* USB 2.0 interface offers data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps
* Stackable to save desk space


jeshepard
Jul 17, 2006, 08:42 AM
Thanks, I almost picked one up yesterday.
PlaceofDis
Jul 17, 2006, 09:01 AM
too bad its only USB 2.0, if it was USB and FW i'd consider it. :cool:
but thanks for the heads up.
slackersonly
Jul 17, 2006, 09:43 AM
too bad its only USB 2.0, if it was USB and FW i'd consider it. :cool:
but thanks for the heads up.

I agree with you. But I see lots of posts by people looking for just a late night backup option. And some people dont want to spend the time/effort of putting an external drive setup together from different vendors.

Just thought I would help to limit those threads for the week. :)
ckeck
Jul 17, 2006, 10:48 AM
Thanks for the tip...actually picked one up a few months ago for quite a bit more :(

But for this price, wouldn't mind a second one!
Saluki Alex
Jul 17, 2006, 12:00 PM
The FireWire version is only $134.99 at MacMall.

http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/detail~dpno~267264.asp
slackersonly
Jul 17, 2006, 12:28 PM
The FireWire version is only $134.99 at MacMall.

http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/detail~dpno~267264.asp


I checked MacMall before posting as that is where I have purchased items in the past.

The FW version is $135 PLUS shipping of $10 to $20 (there seems to be a rebate form to file to get the shipping cost back). That gives the FW version about a 28-37% premium over the USB. And at that price, the build your own setup becomes a good arguement.
dmw007
Jul 17, 2006, 08:26 PM
too bad its only USB 2.0, if it was USB and FW i'd consider it. :cool:
but thanks for the heads up.


Same here, if it had firewire then I would consider going for it- still a good deal though. :)
ricgnzlzcr
Jul 17, 2006, 08:53 PM
I have this exact model and it hasn't given me a problem at all. It's amazing for storing all my movies and backing up my itunes library. I recommend it.