07-28-2007, 06:37 PM
Okay, I'm at a point where I'm seriously considering getting another hard drive. Here's the situation. I have a 20" iMac core2duo with the 250GB internal drive. I also have a 400GB in an external Firewire/Usb 2.0 case which I currently use just for backups. I'm thinking of buying a 250GB PATA drive for $50, that I'll put in a USB 2.0 external case that's on sale for $20. I'll then use that for backups and use my Firewire for audio sessions, freeing up some space on my iMac's internal drive.
I see no need to go with SATA, or in light of the earlier thread about PATA soon being phased out, is it a mistake to even consider it? I would think as long as there are cases to be bought, the data will be able to be read, no? And if PATA is truly soon EOL, then I may wait for some even better sales, but I wanted to see if the thinking is at least sound. Finally, for backups, USB 2.0 should be fine, right?
Thanks.
I see no need to go with SATA, or in light of the earlier thread about PATA soon being phased out, is it a mistake to even consider it? I would think as long as there are cases to be bought, the data will be able to be read, no? And if PATA is truly soon EOL, then I may wait for some even better sales, but I wanted to see if the thinking is at least sound. Finally, for backups, USB 2.0 should be fine, right?
Thanks.