Hard drive, USB, Firewire, etc.

[mysterytramp]

I have a Mac mini and my USB ports are used up. I'd like to get an external hard drive before I upgrade to Leopard.

1) Seems like a Firewire drive makes the most sense, since I don't have any use for that port right now. They seem less prevalent than USB drives (if Costco is any judge : )

2) Or ... are there hard drives that have extra USB ports?

Thanks in advance

mt

 

[ib4walrus]

Getting a firewire drive will be a little faster than a USB but the drive would also be a little more expensive.
If you need more USB ports, you can always just get a USB hub.
I use Belkin's 4 port for my Macbook (there's also a 7 port if you need more).
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=357371

 

[merl1n]

I have a Mac mini and my USB ports are used up. I'd like to get an external hard drive before I upgrade to Leopard.

1) Seems like a Firewire drive makes the most sense, since I don't have any use for that port right now. They seem less prevalent than USB drives (if Costco is any judge : )

2) Or ... are there hard drives that have extra USB ports?

Thanks in advance

mt

Made specifically for the mini but can be used with any Mac:

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ministack/

 

[nick9191]

You can do it yourself. Buy a Firewire caddy, basically a Firewire external hard drive, without the drive. They usually provide a screwdriver and screws, then buy a hard drive, and pop it in. Takes all of 5 minutes, and is cheaper