internal drive/external case buying advice!!

[vicki2314]

Advice needed on any of these!!!

Drives:
1. Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3250824A 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive, $87.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148100
2. Same thing as above, but open box, $76.99- is it worth it?? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148100R
3. Western Digital Caviar SE WD2500JB 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive, $74.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144309

Case:
1. MegaVault USB/Firewire Hard Drive Enclosure - 3.5", $36.62 http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?catg=535&item=322831&prDeTab=2&pCatg=5795#A

OR

The Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3250824A 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA100 Hard Drive bundled with an Ultra 3.5" USB 2.0 / Firewire External Hard Drive Enclosure for $89.99 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2177418&Sku=TC3T-1008&SRCCODE=LINKSHARE&CMP=AFC-LINKSHARE&AffiliateID=NKa3hZyYoHA-kc9vhkCIRXTbGoIM806VpQ

I'm really trying to put together the best possible 250GB external hard drive for < $130, maybe even $150 and any suggestions are much appreciated!! Thanks!

 

[netdog]

I like the Icy Box aluminum enclosures. They keep the drive cool yet have no fan.

 

[vicki2314]

I like the Icy Box aluminum enclosures. They keep the drive cool yet have no fan.

they definately look very nice! do you know where I can purchase one in the US?? I can only seem to find them online in UK stores...