ATA vs. FW

[crb824]

I have a Dual G4 1.25ghz tower, and I am considering getting a third HD for it. My choices are a 500gb Maxtor vs. a Firewire HD. Which performs better, an ATA 100 HD or a FireWire 800 Device?

 

[ab2650]

I have a Dual G4 1.25ghz tower, and I am considering getting a third HD for it. My choices are a 500gb Maxtor vs. a Firewire HD. Which performs better, an ATA 100 HD or a FireWire 800 Device?

Get the ATA drive. You can always stick it in a FW enclosure if you want the portability. Otherwise, internal is better.