Is this a good external hard drive?

I'm looking for something small and that has eSATA capabilities.

I found this

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Any good? I read that it's about the size of a stapler.

Stapler? Not hardly. Haven't you seen external drives?

7.5" x 1.4" x 6.3" -- More like the size of a textbook.

And meh, it's a Seagate, so enough said on my part. I've already flogged that deceased equine. I suggest Western Digital.

Okay. D

Amazon said it's about the size of a stapler. P

Do you recommend any specific external eSATA drive (around 300 - 500GB of storage space)?

Not too expensive though, and something rather small.

Like this http//www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136082 < That looks too big.
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eSATA isn't plug and play? You can't plug in the hard drive with your computer on, and can't unplug it when it's on? O_o

Oh, and is there any eSATA drive that's powered by the computer, instead of an outlet?

perfect time for...

http//forum.freeipodguide.com/viewtopic.php?t=67833

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eSATA is plug and play if your SATA chipset supports it. Otherwise you'll have to shutdown, plug/unplug, and reboot.

Full size drives are not going to be "small" like a stapler. Physically impossible since a 3.5 HDD is about 3x6 inches, then you add an enclosure around it with a controller inside.

I normally build my own, but if I were recommending off the shelf, I'd go with something like the WD MyBook Premium ES[=http//www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8188052&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat107700050005&id=1164155963918]WD MyBook Premium ES. 500GB with USB & eSATA for $150. BTW that BestBuy price (surprisingly enough) is a great deal -- cheapest shipped via PriceGrabber is $161. There is also a 320GB version at Newegg for $100 shipped.[=http//www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822136081]320GB version at Newegg for $100 shipped.

dont you use a notebook? I would be VERY suprised if your notebook had an esata port...

[quote2079c7bcb4="JOSHBOX"]dont you use a notebook? I would be VERY suprised if your notebook had an esata port...[/quote2079c7bcb4]
It does. D

[quote2079c7bcb4="dmorris68"]eSATA is plug and play if your SATA chipset supports it. Otherwise you'll have to shutdown, plug/unplug, and reboot.

Full size drives are not going to be "small" like a stapler. Physically impossible since a 3.5 HDD is about 3x6 inches, then you add an enclosure around it with a controller inside.

I normally build my own, but if I were recommending off the shelf, I'd go with something like the WD MyBook Premium ES[=http//www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8188052&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat107700050005&id=1164155963918]WD MyBook Premium ES. 500GB with USB & eSATA for $150. BTW that BestBuy price (surprisingly enough) is a great deal -- cheapest shipped via PriceGrabber is $161. There is also a 320GB version at Newegg for $100 shipped.[=http//www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822136081]320GB version at Newegg for $100 shipped.[/quote2079c7bcb4]
Is it cheaper to build my own?

Thanks dmorris. I'll look into them. Mine uses the new Santa Rosa chipset...is that plug and play?

[quote4c6585ce07="TFOAF"]Is it cheaper to build my own?[/quote4c6585ce07]
Almost always, yes. But if you aren't into building PC's and components, spend a few extra bucks for a retail unit like the MyBook.

[quote4c6585ce07="TFOAF"]Thanks dmorris. I'll look into them. Mine uses the new Santa Rosa chipset...is that plug and play?[/quote4c6585ce07]
Apparently yes, but some folks are having issues with the G1S and some eSATA drives. According to this forum post at NotebookReview.com[=http//forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=129512]this forum post at NotebookReview.com, make sure you install the eSATA drivers.

BTW a little Google goes a long way, ya know...

I know. I've always wanted to build a computer. Is it hard to put together a SATA drive with a case with an eSATA port? And I can use any size drive I want, as long as I get a fitted case for it? About the power cords...do the cases come with it?

And if you can, what do you recommend (drive/case) I get for an eSATA external hard drive. Thanks! (I'd prefer getting these things from Newegg)

Right now Newegg is offering $20 off with a promo code if a product is $100 or more and purchased with paypal. D

Also, what eSATA cable should I get for my G1S and the external hard drive, apparently there's different kinds?

I thought the drivers were installed already for the G1S for the eSATA drives, but I'll take a look at that.

Thanks!