Any external HD runs on Firewire 800??

[ArchXyrho888]

i am looking to buy a external HD that don't run on AC and use firewire 800. i know LaCie have one, is there any other one that does? hit me up with a link or something or branding and model. ty ty

 

[thegoldenmackid]

LaCie or build your own. MacDaw explained the reasoning.

 

[r.j.s]

^^^ I think the OP is looking for a FW800-powered drive, not just a drive that uses FW800.

 

[Bulldog3777]

Fw 800

You mentioned LaCie, I have two and love them. I got the rugged laCies.

 

[MacDawg]

^^^ I think the OP is looking for a FW800-powered drive, not just a drive that uses FW800.

Correct as usual r.j.s., that's how I read it

They are out there I think, but not common, I suppose because of the power drain

Woof, Woof - Dawg

 

[gr8tfly]

There are many bus powered (FW800) enclosures for notebook drives. OWC has their "on-the-go" - it comes with all cables and a case (I have one with a 7200RPM 200GB drive installed). I also have a Rosewill case, which is dual-FW800 and USB2. It doesn't come with a case, but otherwise is a nice, aluminum, enclosure. I believe they both use the same chipset (Oxford).

edit: Power wise, there's no problem at all supporting a notebook drive and case. Apple's FW power supply spec says 6-8W per port. WD Scorpio Black (7200RPM) uses about 2W during normal operation.

 

[redwarrior]

I have a Fujitsu 120GB external that has FW 800. It has a power cord, but I have never used it. It works fine.

 

[CrazedVW]

Verbatim just introduced a new line of FW800 drives that also have a USB 2.0 drive:
http://www.macworld.com/article/141717/2009/07/surefire.html?t=223

I'm actually looking at picking up the 500GB drive in the near future myself.

 

[trondah]

http://www.g-technology.com/Products/g-drive-mini.cfm

The perfect bus powered FW800 drive IMO. Style, performance and durability.

 

[pnyc]

Here is another one WD My Passport Studio :
http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=569

 

[miiles]

All of these will give you what you are looking for, however you will need to buy the drive and build it yourself (really easy).

 

[Eddyisgreat]

Another vote for G-Technology. I'm using one of their G-Raid mini's which is two 5400 rpm drives in raid 0 config powered over fw 800 (or fw 400 or USB with the included power adapter). It also includes a carry case.

 

[tcphoto]

http://www.g-technology.com/Products/g-drive-mini.cfm

The perfect bus powered FW800 drive IMO. Style, performance and durability.

I own two of the mini's and another desktop hard drive, I would not buy any other brand.

 

[occamsrazor]

Another vote for G-Technology. I'm using one of their G-Raid mini's which is two 5400 rpm drives in raid 0 config powered over fw 800 (or fw 400 or USB with the included power adapter). It also includes a carry case.

Are you saying the G-Raid Mini (with 2 drives inside) can be powered off of FW800 bus power alone, with no power supply? If so that's pretty nice 🙂

 

[errol]

Will the bus powered 2.5" FW800 enclosures have similar or the same performance as a full, powered 3.5" enclosure (both 7200rpm) ?

 

[getz76]

Will the bus powered 2.5" FW800 enclosures have similar or the same performance as a full, powered 3.5" enclosure (both 7200rpm) ?

I regularly run a pair of 2.5" drives off the FW800 port. One is a Rosewill FW8000 enclosure and one in a G-Technology Mini enclosure. Both cases have Fujitsu 320gb 7,200rpm drives.

FYI, the G-Technology enclosures have Hitachi drives inside. I love the enclosure, but hate the hard drive (loud, hot, and slow).

 

[occamsrazor]

I regularly run a pair of 2.5" drives off the FW800 port. One is a Rosewill FW8000 enclosure and one in a G-Technology Mini enclosure. Both cases have Fujitsu 320gb 7,200rpm drives.

FYI, the G-Technology enclosures have Hitachi drives inside. I love the enclosure, but hate the hard drive (loud, hot, and slow).

Thanks for that, that's impressive... I agree the G-Technology enclosures are nice, I just wish they sold them case-only. At the monent I'm using one of these:

http://www.transintl.com/store/category.cfm?Category=2643

 

[ArchXyrho]

Thanks you guys! that was very awsome. Now i am fighting between the My Passport Studio or the LaCie rugged one.

 

[Snowbound]

The Studio drive is terrific. It's on the expensive side, but if that's not a problem for you, I say go for it.

 

[garfieldv1]

This is the best value I've ever found...
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10782427
$84.82 for a Seagate FreeAgent GO Portable Hard Drive, 320GB 5400 RPM, USB 2.0 / FireWire 400 / FireWire 800 for Mac - Silver

Most enclosure will cost more than this...and you got a 320GB...also it's for Mac, and it's Seagate....
Don't forget the bing cashback, and let them ship to store...I've got two, work great in SL & Win7 on my mid 2009 17 mbp

i am looking to buy a external HD that don't run on AC and use firewire 800. i know LaCie have one, is there any other one that does? hit me up with a link or something or branding and model. ty ty

 

[rick3000]

I got a 320GB FW800 LaCie Rugged for $85 brand new. It is great drive, very durable and works great for my video projects. You just need to hunt for a good price.

 

[cube]

Buy a good case that also lets you swap the drive:

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/on-the-go

 

[garfieldv1]

wow! good deal...more detail?

I got a 320GB FW800 LaCie Rugged for $85 brand new. It is great drive, very durable and works great for my video projects. You just need to hunt for a good price.

 

[rick3000]

I used a coupon that has now expired, but I am sure you could find a similar deal.

 

[garfieldv1]

whick site? dell? I've been looking around for a well, the best I've got is the seagate one I post in #20..that's $90 after tax & cashback, thanks

I used a coupon that has now expired, but I am sure you could find a similar deal.