Harddrive Dock

[whitefang]

I've been thinking about getting a Harddrive Dock.

I had a Seagate External USB 2.0 drive but in windows, I didn't get more than 40MB/s which is slow. The Macbook Pro's have Firewire 800 which I think is significantly faster than USB 2.0.

I also found some HD docks with firewire ports. So, what kind of speeds can I expect with firewire ports?

On another note, I wish the macbook pro had an esata port!

 

[mbradyrn]

This is a pretty cool dock for your hard drive with lots of options (Firewire, USB, Esata)

http://www.wiebetech.com/pressreleases/release.php?id=81

With a MBP you also have the option to use your express card port for a fairly cheap esata connection. might as well make that port do something for you.

http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/esataexpresscard

 

[STXSTEVE]

I have the Seagate Freeagent for Mac that comes with the firewire 800 dock love the ease of the dock. Firewire (1394) speeds can be determined by number associated with it. Firewire 400 is 400Mbps and firewire 800 is 800Mbps.