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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

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

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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?

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.

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)

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

whatever u do. dont buy any teac disc