hard drive dilemma

[sammyb1]

I've recently switched to OS X and I want to back up all my work before I switch (again) to Jaguar. Aside from backing up all my work on cd, is it worth me investing in an external HD.
I've looked at the 80gb Lacie and the Iomega External HD (80gb). Which one is the best (and most reliable) of the two and will my work be safe ?
Help !

 

[Computer_Phreak]

Well, If I were you I would buy an external FW enclosure and a hard drive separately.

It would not only be cheaper, but you could upgrade the Hard Drive later on or put a CD drive in there.

 

[pgwalsh]

Originally posted by Computer_Phreak
Well, If I were you I would buy an external FW enclosure and a hard drive separately.

It would not only be cheaper, but you could upgrade the Hard Drive later on or put a CD drive in there.

Okay Computer Phreak, which enclosure would you recommend us to buy. As I'm in the same position.

 

[G4scott]

There are these:

this one and this one

 

[Shrek]

You could also try this enclosure.

 

[pgwalsh]

Originally posted by Shrek
You could also try this enclosure.

Thanks for the links G4Scott and Shrek. Something happen to Shrek's Avitar. It looks similar to the team that's going to get rolled by the Raiders. Doh!

Also the ADS enclose sure isn't cheap.

 

[Shrek]

Originally posted by pgwalsh

Something happen to Shrek's Avitar. It looks similar to the team that's going to get rolled by the Raiders. Doh!

Oh shutup! I live in Nashville, so .

Also the ADS enclose sure isn't cheap.

No it isn't. Maybe there is something about it that makes it better. Hmm...

 

[pgwalsh]

Originally posted by Shrek


Oh shutup! I live in Nashville, so .



No it isn't. Maybe there is something about it that makes it better. Hmm...

Maybe....


You live in nashville and root for the Houston Oil....er Titans.

 

[Shrek]

That's Tennessee Titans, but I know you're just messin' with me!

 

[Computer_Phreak]

Originally posted by pgwalsh
Okay Computer Phreak, which enclosure would you recommend us to buy. As I'm in the same position.

Well I dont reccomend any specifically, however I have seen them for about $50.

Add a bare 80 gb HD for ~about 80-100 and it should be your best bet.

 

[Chisholm]

I've had a Maxtor 80GB firewire drive for about 8 months now, with nary a single problem. Its on 24/7 too.

 

[fluke]

has anyone ever upgraded the ATA HD inside a Lacie external FW enclosure? i assume it would work no problem?

oh, has anyone upgraded the fan in a Lacie external FW enclosure?

fluke