[Ti] 8MB Cache External HD

[S. Moussly]

Thanks Kathi,

I'm not too big on video editing. For the most part, I will be using my
external to store my music, photos and videos. I will also be using it to
store my loops for Reason.

I will most likely go for the 5400RPM.

Thanks :)

Sam


OS 10.3.2
Tibook G4 867 MHz,
1GB RAM, 32MB Video,
60GB HD
30GB iPod
iChat: iSambouka

> From: Kathi Carey <kathicarey at earthlink.net>
> Reply-To: "PowerBook G4 Titanium List"<Titanium at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
> Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 20:35:26 -0800
> To: "PowerBook G4 Titanium List" <Titanium at lists.themacintoshguy.com>
> Subject: Re: [Ti] 8MB Cache External HD
> 
> On 1/21/04 6:05 AM, "PowerBook G4 Titanium List"
> <Titanium at lists.themacintoshguy.com> wrote:
> 
>> Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 10:21:35 +0400
>> Subject: [Ti] 8MB Cache External HD
>> From: "S. Moussly" <sam at moussly.com>
>> Message-ID: <BC34032F.2DC0%sam at moussly.com>
>> 
>> I am planning on getting another external HD for my TiBook. Here are the two
>> I am considering:
>> 
>> * 250GB OWC Mercury Elite 7200RPM Combo FireWire Oxford 911 + USB 2.0/1.1
>> Solution. **Jumbo 8MB Cache Version** FireWire Cable, USB Cable, Dantz
>> Retrospect Express & Intech SpeedTools included! 2yr Warranty. ($309)
>> 
>> * 250GB OWC Mercury Elite 5400RPM FireWire Oxford 911 + USB 2.0/1.1 Combo
>> Solution. FireWire Cable, USB Cable, Dantz Retrospect Express, & Intech
>> SpeedTools included! 2yr Warranty. ($279)
>> 
>> Is the extera $30 worth the 8MB Cache? How much difference will I notice?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Sam
> 
> Sam,
> 
> You're also paying for the faster hard drive, to wit:  7200 rpm vs. 5400
> rpm.  If you're going to be using the drive for video capture and editing
> (like with FCP or FCE) it's worth the money to get the faster drive.
> 
> Also, just a note, if you're using the drive for video capture and editing
> you'll only want to use the firewire connection (not the USB) and therefore
> the extra money you're paying to have USB connectivity as well as firewire
> connectivity is a waste.
> 
> Just my $.02.
> 
> Kathi
> 
> 
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