I guess I am convinced the mini firewire on my thinkpad x31 ainna gonna do me no good for this, so I have opted for a WD Passport 500GB which, according to the stuff they put out, runs off a single USB port .we'll see. .so thanks y'all for all yer gud help and comments .I done learnt lots!!
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