But you may be missing the long Maxtor discussions on the forums. I wonder if its because it's popular or if there is a real problem.
I will write the many consider (my opinion disagrees) such as "storage" or backup but it's still a hard disk with all the issues that any hard disk comes with. The contents no matter what make are at risk so a backup plan is still required.
I write sorry because I don't own such except the units I built mytself. That is, I bought a hard disk, enclosure and put the 2 parts together. I'm wondering if I ever should try a ready made unit.
Bob
I've been looking for an external hard drive for my iBook G4...probably in the 160 gb range, and with a firewire connection. Ratings and reviews seem to be all over the place and pretty diverse. So far my top choice is a western digital- the dual option media center, but the mixed reviews are making me reluctant. Maxtor is another top choice and LaCie is up there too. Does anyone have any personal experience with any of these/have any advice?
Thanks!

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