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replacement hard drive advice

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dbowlin17

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Mar 28, 2009
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I am looking at getting an external HD for my powerbook. Is it possible/logical to buy a 2.5 sata and then a firewire external thing to put it in? for like 70-75?
 
Yes, you can build your own
Prices will vary, and Firewire enclosures will be more expensive than USB 2

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thanks. the person who posted the newegg link, is there any reason to go to the more expensive ones? I really appreciate this.
 
Chupa Chupa said:
It's only hard if you are looking in the wrong place.

Here's five, starting at $26: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2000010092%201053807124%201054107131%201054207135&name=USB%20%26%201394
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Oops .. I guess it's been too long since I looked :eek:, but why go this route if you can get the Seagate Go 320 gb with usb 2.0 & FW 400/800 for $85? FWIW, I would stay away from the Bytecc, I'm pretty sure it requires power from a usb host or external adapter even when using the FW interface.
 
I know the acomdata one uses usb power source... I have 2 usb ports, so other than battery draw, which my battery is so pointless already, what other disadvantages does it pose? also i would go spend 70ish for building my own as opposed to the 85, and i don't even need 80 gb.
 
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