Firewire Drives recommended by the RTF Technical Staff:
1. The OWC Mercury Elite Pro
-connection types FW400, FW800, & USB2.0
-price range varying with storage sizes and connection types
-silent running with superior cooling
-3 year repair/replacement warranty
-overall: reliable and affordable
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/1394/USB/EliteAL/800+USB2/
2. The Fantom Drive G-Force Quad Interface
-connection types FW400, FW800, USB2.0, & eSATA (not supported in RTF)
-reputable brand name with over 10 years of service & operation
-1 year limited warranty
-overall: popular (brand loyalty), rugged and reliable
http://store.fantomdrives.com/general/prodDisplay.asp?CatID=&ProdID=585
NOT Recommended by the RTF Technical Staff:
The Western Digital My Book and other similar drives\
Problems associated with these ‘monolithic’ drives include:
-poor data throughput (the speed in which actual data transfers between destinations)
-lower quality chipsets with extreme susceptibility to electrical damage (easily fried)
-poor customer service (data recovery not covered under warranty)
-overall: arguably a “steal”, definitely a cheap storage solution, not recommended for video editing or portable storage solutions.
