[andretan]

I've noticed that ever since I got this iMac, I've noticed that whenever I eject the external drive (Firewire) after I'm done with it (like copying a few hundred megs of files), OS X would give me an error telling me that it's not done using it yet.

The ironic thing is that I usually wait a few minutes after I'm done using the external HD before I actually drag the drive to the Trash.

Have you guys experienced anything like this?

[the macimum]

It happens to me a lot, however I am using a PowerMac, Sometimes the app (if any) you are using needs to close, or you can try relaunching finder, Command+Option+Esc. Sometimes what I put the computer to sleep, then wake it, and then it lets me eject.

[Dakar]

This sometimes happens with flashmemory. After I eject it, the icon remains on the desktop. If I touch it, it disappears, but if I remove the flash then I get the 'not ejected properly' warning. So its best to wait for it to disappear on its own.

[gh_productions]

that is sooo strange i get the same issue with my mini... but worse, maybe because i used a kit? not a true "enclosured drive" i've tried reformatting. but sometimes i loose it all together. i wonder if it's the same issue :-/