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ayeplussjr

Jan 10, 2009, 10:03 AM

Do you guys have any suggestions on an external hard drive? I don't want to spend the money on an overpriced time capsule. I already have a Wireless-N Router so no need for the capsule. I'm looking for a good hard drive.

I've read reviews on the WD My Book, and the Seagate's, but both devices have mixed reviews using them on the iMac. Any suggestions? My brother has used both the WD My Book's and the Seagate's and they both died on him.

Thanks for the suggestions!!!

GregE

Jan 10, 2009, 02:53 PM

I have one of these and plan on getting another one.

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/usb/raid_1/Gmax

I put WD drives in it and it works great. I like the fact they are mirrored.

SnowLeopard2008

Jan 10, 2009, 02:59 PM

If both WD and SeaGate failed, then try Hitachi. That's the next best in the HD maker lineup. Fujitsu is also a good contender.

wizzracer

Jan 10, 2009, 03:04 PM

I have used both WD Mybook and the Seagate. I ended up with the Seagate-Pro cause I can use eSATA, USB or Firewire. been working for 4 years now and I take it everywhere.

The Mybooks turned me off cause Google was bundled with it. I have a problem with Googles practice of giving information on its user's. Thats just me.

spork183

Jan 10, 2009, 03:06 PM

I have one of these and plan on getting another one.

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/usb/raid_1/Gmax

I put WD drives in it and it works great. I like the fact they are mirrored.

owc (macsales above) sell good bare cases. I usually find the drives cheaper on newegg. Make sure you get a case that fits your needs. I got one from owc that had multiple firewire (3) and usb 2 ports (4) and it helps with daisychaining or extra peripherals.

rdowns

Jan 10, 2009, 03:09 PM

I have a Seagate and a WD MyBook- no problems with either. As a matter of fact, you can get great deals on eBay for refurb WDs. I paid 80 bucks for a 500 GB drive. The 1TB seem to go for around $140.

SaSaSushi

Jan 10, 2009, 04:40 PM

I just bought an Icy Dock FW800 (http://eshop.macsales.com/item/IcyDock/MB559UEB1S/) enclosure and popped in a Seagate 1.5TB HDD (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148337). The Icy Dock enclosure is awesome. It matches my aluminum iMac's design and is cool and next to silent.

Espionage32

Jan 10, 2009, 05:52 PM

any good Esata harddrives for MACS.

millerj123

Jan 11, 2009, 08:51 PM

I've read reviews on the WD My Book, and the Seagate's, but both devices have mixed reviews using them on the iMac. Any suggestions? My brother has used both the WD My Book's and the Seagate's and they both died on him.

Thanks for the suggestions!!!

I've used 3 or 5 WD in the past with no ill effect. I got a 500 gig WD My Book because it was both USB and Firewire 400, which is as fast as my Mini can go. I've had it almost a year with no problems, but ymmv.

DoFoT9

Jan 11, 2009, 08:55 PM

buy a MacPower external case, there are many different configurations. put your own HD in it and you are laughing.

MacAgent84

Jan 12, 2009, 03:48 AM

I have had nothing but good experience with both Western Digital and Seagate. But, perhaps for the sake of avoiding both brands, you might consider Samsung. I have had two Samsung HDDs and they performed wonderfully.

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loslosbaby

Jan 12, 2009, 03:53 AM

We've got several of drive enclosures and "sleds" from these guys:

http://www.wiebetech.com/home.php

...they're in the USA, they are totally honest about shipping and are knowledgeable about not only their stuff, but drives in general. I think they're a little drive-nutty!

(no affiliation, just a happy customer etc.)

G.

johnsy

Feb 7, 2009, 02:26 PM