> > On Oct 8, 2005, at 7:44 PM, Amanda Ward wrote: > > > The external drive is a great idea. I have an Iomega 52X USB 2 > > drive I use with most of my Macs and my peecees. Real handy in a > > Mac/pc household. > > Of course the Iomega is an odd beast and I have to use Patchburn, > > but it works quite well. > > > > For speakers, I use a set of Labtechs with a 20 watt subwoofer and > > 5 watt flat panel satellites. Originally cost me 'bout $30. Sounds > > better than my (not terribly expensive) component stereo system. > > If anyone is considering an external drive then Firewire is the best > choice because you can boot off it and you can't boot off a USB. > ---
Absolutely Jim, but for just a CD burner, USB is okay. I do have an external firewire for booting, if needed. When I got my USB drive, it was a dirt cheap clearance item, way cheaper than anything firewire. But just recently I put together a 100GB firewire/usb 2.0 drive for under $70. Amanda -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
