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    External Hard Drives w/ Firewire

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by MKang25, May 8, 2009.

  1. MKang25

    MKang25 NBR Prisoner

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    What are some good external HD's that do not need an external power source that have firewire 800 connection.
    Preferably 500gigs. I checked out the Western Digital Studios and they have bad reviews regarding the firewire connectivity.
     
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    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Not sure if this was covered in your post (it was a bit vague on this point), but have you considered buying an external hard drive enclosure with FireWire 1394 and sticking a hard drive in it?

    2.5" External HDD Enclosures with FireWire
     
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    Well those hard drives usually require an external power source.
     
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    Yes, the only thing that I could think of is Western Digital's My Passport Studio:
    http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=569

    Maybe the issue has been fixed by new firmware?
     
    aidil, May 8, 2009
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