[X-Newbies] Hard drive recommendation?

[Allan T. Walters]

The Plumax PM-350F2 no longer seems to be available.  Any other  
suggestions for an external Firewire enclosure with fan, similar to  
the Plumax.

On Jul 22, 2008, at 6:17 AM, Randy B. Singer wrote:

>
> On Jul 22, 2008, at 12:35 AM, Mark Taintor wrote:
>
>> I'm very interested in knowing about DIY solutions. Recommend away!
>
> Plumax PM-350F2-POB
> Black Firewire/USB 2.0 (Oxford 911) Hard Drive Case Kit
> External Enclosure for 3.5 Inch HDD, w/ Ball Bearing Fan & Anti-Shock
> $26 with $6 shipping
> http://www.dealsonic.com/plpmsicoslus.html
>
> SEAGATE - ST3200021A
> BARRACUDA 7200.7
> $49.00 with free ground shipping
> 200GB IDE ULTRA ATA100
> 8MB CACHE 7200RPM
> 1 Year Warranty
> http://shop.adc-ast.com/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=ST3200021A
>
> So, for a total of $81 shipped, you can have an ultra-premium 200GB  
> FireWire hard drive.
>
>
> Or, if you prefer something that is already put together:
> http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/NPFW7250GB/
> (But note that you don't know what brand drive is in this case.)
>
>
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Allan T. Walters
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