LaCie 250gb usb HD on sale at Dell.com

[slackersonly]

$113 after coupon with free shipping.

Save 15% on 250 GB 7200 RPM F.A. Porsche USB 2.0 External Hard Drive
Coupon code: W29KTRJNCFN6SK
Limited time offer: Beginning 7/17/06 6:00 am CT through 7/20/06 6:00 am CT or after 2500 redemptions (whichever occurs first)

Highlights

* 250 GB storage capacity allows users to store important data and large graphic or audio files
* 7200 rpm spindle speed and an average seek time of 11 ms (write)
* USB 2.0 interface offers data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps
* Stackable to save desk space

 

[jeshepard]

Thanks, I almost picked one up yesterday.

 

[PlaceofDis]

too bad its only USB 2.0, if it was USB and FW i'd consider it.
but thanks for the heads up.

 

[slackersonly]

too bad its only USB 2.0, if it was USB and FW i'd consider it.
but thanks for the heads up.

I agree with you. But I see lots of posts by people looking for just a late night backup option. And some people dont want to spend the time/effort of putting an external drive setup together from different vendors.

Just thought I would help to limit those threads for the week.

 

[ckeck]

Thanks for the tip...actually picked one up a few months ago for quite a bit more

But for this price, wouldn't mind a second one!

 

[Saluki Alex]

The FireWire version is only $134.99 at MacMall.

http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/detail~dpno~267264.asp

 

[slackersonly]

The FireWire version is only $134.99 at MacMall.

http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/detail~dpno~267264.asp

I checked MacMall before posting as that is where I have purchased items in the past.

The FW version is $135 PLUS shipping of $10 to $20 (there seems to be a rebate form to file to get the shipping cost back). That gives the FW version about a 28-37% premium over the USB. And at that price, the build your own setup becomes a good arguement.

 

[dmw007]

too bad its only USB 2.0, if it was USB and FW i'd consider it.
but thanks for the heads up.

Same here, if it had firewire then I would consider going for it- still a good deal though.

 

[ricgnzlzcr]

I have this exact model and it hasn't given me a problem at all. It's amazing for storing all my movies and backing up my itunes library. I recommend it.