external hard drive needed for mac powerbook

fable · #1 (**permalink**) Dec 29, 06

My powerbook is on the verge of some first aid (Im thinking somthing is up with the quality or nature of how my ram is installed, or the wireless mouse I am using) and so I want to back up all my files. Im thinking the easiest way to do this is grabbing an external hardrive rather than using multiple cdr's which would be far too time consuming. I need an external drive that mac orientated, 40-80 GB and reletively affordable, and I need it soon!

any help?

thanks_

Phrenetic · #2 (**permalink**) Dec 29, 06

200gig XHD's for 80-100 bucks and they work very well.

got 2 at future shop. one for backup and the other with lunixxx

dj_soo · #3 (**permalink**) Dec 29, 06

you can pretty much use any drive for mac - it's all in the formatting.

I'd go firewire though as it seems a little faster than usb 2.0

Revolver · #4 (**permalink**) Dec 29, 06

i use a lacie 250gb ext drive for audio/photo and video backups.

it has a tripple interface, usb2.0 and fw 400/800.

run about 300 or so.....a little up there in the price range but its top notch.

lacie have always been known for quality, perhaps if you can squeeze your budget abit they might be a good option for you.

....oh and support our troops in afganistan too!.....lols.

fable · #5 (**permalink**) Dec 29, 06

Thanks guys, the other question I got is :

What is the process for backing up files? Is it a matter of systematically dropping files into a burn folder, or is there an option in the OS to back-up everything. I vaguely remember there being a fairly simple process/function on my PC?

Gusto · #6 (**permalink**) Dec 29, 06

Quote:

Originally Posted by dj_soo

you can pretty much use any drive for mac - it's all in the formatting.

I'd go firewire though as it seems a little faster than usb 2.0

i picked up the 500gb iomagic drive they had on sale at futureshop and it won't work with my mac. taking it back today. good deal though, like 250 with tax.

narc · #7 (**permalink**) Dec 29, 06

goto Atic on Broadway/Main St and pick up

1 x HD USB/Firewire 400 Enclosure - $55.00
1 x 320 GB IDE HD - $120.00

Total: $175.00

Format accordingly per Operating System.

NST-350UF : Vantec NST-350UF 3.5" NexStar USB2.0 & Firewire External Enclosure (Support up to 500GB) = $55.00
- ST3320620A : ST3320620A Seagate Barracuda 320GB ATA 16M 7200RPM 3.5" IDE = $120

Works perfectly fine on a MacBook Pro & MacPro QuadCore

fable · #8 (**permalink**) Dec 29, 06

Quote:

Originally Posted by narc

goto Atic on Broadway/Main St and pick up

1 x HD USB/Firewire 400 Enclosure - $55.00
1 x 320 GB IDE HD - $120.00

Total: $175.00

Format accordingly per Operating System.

NST-350UF : Vantec NST-350UF 3.5" NexStar USB2.0 & Firewire External Enclosure (Support up to 500GB) = $55.00
- ST3320620A : ST3320620A Seagate Barracuda 320GB ATA 16M 7200RPM 3.5" IDE = $120

Works perfectly fine on a MacBook Pro

SW,SE,NW,or NE corner?