We'll see your post too many times since many are buying such devices. Lighten the load and read these ongoing discussions:
http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-7590-0.html?forumID=67&threadID=28919&messageID=328179
http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-7588-0.html?forumID=70&threadID=103929&messageID=1189903
Bob
I bought a 60GB external hard drive. It worked beautifully. Now, however, I plug it into my computer and absolutely nothing happens. I've tried it on a few other computers and nothing happens either. I've got all of my stuff on it. Any suggestions??

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