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What is the best 2.5" External HD for a 15" PB G4?
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Aug 27, 2006, 01:42 PM
 
These are the ones i've been looking at the most... Do you guys have any opinions on these or any other recommendations? I want at least a 100gb, I'm not sure how many 120gbs are actually out there.


Lacie:
Newegg.com - Once You Know, You Newegg

Seagate:
Seagate Portable 100GB 2.5" External Hard Drive - Retail at Newegg.com
     
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Aug 27, 2006, 02:08 PM
 
I don't believe there is a "best" hard drive. Just make your own determination based on price and form factor.

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Aug 27, 2006, 02:47 PM
 
Certainly not Lacie. I am not a fan of any of their products.

You probably should get a FW disk to go with your PB; USB on Macs is usually slower.

Grab one of the 4 or 5 "egg" rated enclosures on this page (I like the PHR-250CC) and then add as much disk as you can afford.
     
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Aug 27, 2006, 03:20 PM
 

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Aug 27, 2006, 05:26 PM
 
The OP stated he wants a 2.5" drive. The drive you linked to is 3.5".
     
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Aug 27, 2006, 07:06 PM
 
You should head over to http://www.xlr8yourmac.com. They have a database listing drive compatibility and reliability. It's a great resource.
     
   
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