[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > For general tasks, do IDE. You just can't beat the cost of > the IDE drives.
I agree. If you already have an IDE card, that is. Even if you don't, the drives or so darned inexpensive that if you need a lot of space you just can't go wrong. If you only need 5 or 10 GB's, though, you can get SCSI 1/2/3 9.1 GB drives for $10. My parents machines both have 30 GB drives in them, and even with their entire CD collection in MP3 format, they still are using less than 10 GB of space, and one of them is used to run a business! > If all you have is a SCSI-1 or -2 iface, then buy used SCSI > drives, $1/GB max. Or purchase a SCSI-2 or SCSI-3 and get an adapter. Then, when you need to get faster later, its just a matter of purchasing the SCSI card. > If you're into heavy image processing (still or video), or big > databases, consider high-end SCSI-3. No question IMO. > Firewire drives are cute, but pricey. Most are actually IDE drives > with a firewire-bridge chip installed. I haven't seen one yet that isn't and IDE drive in disguise. Goes for USB ones as well. I think it comes down to what you need it for (can anything with computers ever be simple?). If you are transferring stuff between machines, like work to home, work to studio, work to professional printer, etc., then the FireWire drive may be the way to go. It'll be more cost up front, but it will also save a lot of headaches and frustration in the long run. If you just need a drive for your computer, I agree with Dan. > USB drives... you've got to be kidding. USB 1 is designed for > low-speed i/o devices, like keyboards and miceys. USB 2 is a > horrible kludge, thrown together at MS' bequest to compete with IEEE > 1394 (aka Firewire). Basically, this is only an option if you are using OS X since OS 9 will only support USB 1.1 (at least I've not seen or heard it support 2.0). Even then, don't be surprised if it doesn't work reliably (i.e. flaky stuff like sometimes having to reboot to get it to work, etc.). USB 1.1 is no faster than SCSI 1 (and most the times way slower in my experience!). --> Russ -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
