Just a comment. I usually prefer popping bare HDs (usually Seagate ones) into external FW enclosures. I think it's the best bang for the buck. Here are two such enclosures: <http://www.pcmicrostore.com/PartDetail.aspx?q=p:10500933> and <http://www.amazon.com/Macally-Firewire-Storage-Enclosure-PHR-250CC/dp/B0000B3ALD>. Takes about five minutes to assemble.