does anybody have one of these portable externals?

dango · Post by **dango** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 9:28 am

just got this in an email from apple. i need an external portable, this looks pretty buff.

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/W ... -ACC-5417C

feedback from the travel tribe please

hambone1 · Post by **hambone1** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 9:46 am

That looks good.

I bought a 160GB external USB2.0 drive yesterday. It is disappointingly slow when compared to the external FW800 drives I'm used to using on my G5. I didn't buy FW because I need the single MacBook's FW plug to connect to the mixer, although in theory USB2.0 should be faster than FW400.

http://www.westerndigital.com/en/produc ... anguage=en

SubFunk · Post by **SubFunk** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 10:00 am

hambone1 wrote:That looks good.

I bought a 160GB external USB2.0 drive yesterday. It is disappointingly slow when compared to the external FW800 drives I'm used to using on my G5. I didn't buy FW because I need the single MacBook's FW plug to connect to the mixer,
although in theory USB2.0 should be faster than FW400.
http://www.westerndigital.com/en/produc ... anguage=en

that is the thing on a piece of paper, regarding tech specs usb 2.0 is supposed to be faster, but it is not at all, firewire is in reality by far supperior for data streaming.

hambone1 · Post by **hambone1** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 10:29 am

Yep, it's going back for a drive with a dual interface. I can use FW for video editing, and USB for gigging (speed not so critical).

robin · Post by **robin** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:07 am

I have the 120GB version of the drive Hambone1 has. It works out ok for me, it isn't superfast but given the compact size and convenience of USB2 connection (I'm always a little wary of hotplugging firewire) I like the thing. They are very cheap too.

tacvbo83 · Post by **tacvbo83** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 12:24 pm

I would get this for use with music applications:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/4 ... Drive.html

might be cheaper in other places. check the Glyph website for more info

drumroll57 · Post by **drumroll57** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 2:56 pm

Hitachi just released a new Travelstar model, doubling the previous 100 Gig capacity for the largest 7200 RPM high-speed 2.5" drives.

200 Gig // SATA // 7200 rpm // 16 Meg cache 2.5" portable drive.

See one here (in Japanese, but you get the idea)

It can easily be fitted into any case you want in a few minutes.

I got it in a slim case with dual FW-800 connectors and USB which can either be buss-powered or via 5 volt DC adaptor. Totally rocking!!

For people in the US, the new OWC clear cases are great, with a little heatsink. A bit pricey but really great as well!

Here is one from OWC already fitted with the same 200 Gig drive.

Whatever you do..... remember to "drive" carefully! (i.e. = always make multiple backups)

d.

djmarkpappas · Post by **djmarkpappas** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 2:59 pm

SubFunk wrote:
hambone1 wrote:That looks good.

I bought a 160GB external USB2.0 drive yesterday. It is disappointingly slow when compared to the external FW800 drives I'm used to using on my G5. I didn't buy FW because I need the single MacBook's FW plug to connect to the mixer,
although in theory USB2.0 should be faster than FW400.
http://www.westerndigital.com/en/produc ... anguage=en
that is the thing on a piece of paper, regarding tech specs usb 2.0 is supposed to be faster, but it is not at all, firewire is in reality by far supperior for data streaming.

I was going to order one but I heard that you have to get a special cable to use it - reviews said you need to have it plugged into 2 usb ports to get enough power to it..

that true?

hambone1 · Post by **hambone1** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:29 pm

It comes with a little 6 inch non-standard USB cable. It works fine from one port on the Mac, but wouldn't work when plugged into a powered hub.

robin · Post by **robin** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:30 pm

djmarkpappas wrote:
SubFunk wrote:
hambone1 wrote:That looks good.

I bought a 160GB external USB2.0 drive yesterday. It is disappointingly slow when compared to the external FW800 drives I'm used to using on my G5. I didn't buy FW because I need the single MacBook's FW plug to connect to the mixer, http://www.westerndigital.com/en/produc ... anguage=en
that is the thing on a piece of paper, regarding tech specs usb 2.0 is supposed to be faster, but it is not at all, firewire is in reality by far supperior for data streaming.
I was going to order one but I heard that you have to get a special cable to use it - reviews said you need to have it plugged into 2 usb ports to get enough power to it..

that true?

no...well not in my case (macbook - not pro)

djmarkpappas · Post by **djmarkpappas** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:05 pm

robin wrote:
djmarkpappas wrote:
SubFunk wrote: that is the thing on a piece of paper, regarding tech specs usb 2.0 is supposed to be faster, but it is not at all, firewire is in reality by far supperior for data streaming.
I was going to order one but I heard that you have to get a special cable to use it - reviews said you need to have it plugged into 2 usb ports to get enough power to it..

that true?
no...well not in my case (macbook - not pro)

yeah I have a new Alienware laptop so I didn't think it wouldbe an issue

I mentioned in another thread when I dj its usually a 2-3 hour set - so I was thinking of even geting a 4-8gig usb flash drive and keep my foles for the gig on there - figured since its solid state I dont have to worry about rpms

Daim · Post by **Daim** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:22 pm

whatever u do. dont buy any teac disc