Comments on: Dual 800 Dies, iMac G5 Ordered http://nslog.com/2005/05/14/dual_800_dies_imac_g5_ordered The Weblog of Erik J. Barzeski Wed, 23 May 2012 23:05:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Jeff http://nslog.com/2005/05/14/dual_800_dies_imac_g5_ordered#comment-15508 Jeff Sun, 15 May 2005 14:10:53 +0000 http://nslog.com/2005/05/14/dual_800_dies_imac_g5_ordered/#comment-15508 They are going to love the iMac. It has been the hands-down favorite at our house. It is our first Mac and a monster. I'll never go back to the dark side. They are going to love the iMac. It has been the hands-down favorite at our house. It is our first Mac and a monster. I'll never go back to the dark side.

]]> By: Ken http://nslog.com/2005/05/14/dual_800_dies_imac_g5_ordered#comment-15507 Ken Sun, 15 May 2005 13:55:36 +0000 http://nslog.com/2005/05/14/dual_800_dies_imac_g5_ordered/#comment-15507 I bought a Wiebetech firewire enclosure from Small Dog Electronics (http://www.smalldog.com/product/12654046) -- had it a month, and so far very happy with it. Quiet fan, works well. I bought a Wiebetech firewire enclosure from Small Dog Electronics (http://www.smalldog.com/product/12654046) -- had it a month, and so far very happy with it. Quiet fan, works well.

]]> By: Ryan J. Bonnell http://nslog.com/2005/05/14/dual_800_dies_imac_g5_ordered#comment-15506 Ryan J. Bonnell Sun, 15 May 2005 07:20:27 +0000 http://nslog.com/2005/05/14/dual_800_dies_imac_g5_ordered/#comment-15506 If you want a great looking FireWire enclosure that mimics the design of the PowerMac G5 (but not the iMac) NewEgg carries several different models of Rosewill enclosures that have USB 2.0, FireWire 400, and even FireWire 800 — and all at unbelievable prices. I own the top-of-the-line model with FireWire 800 and couldn't be happier for $88. <a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817173004">Rosewill RX30-U2FAB Aluminum 3.5" Enclosure</a> If you want a great looking FireWire enclosure that mimics the design of the PowerMac G5 (but not the iMac) NewEgg carries several different models of Rosewill enclosures that have USB 2.0, FireWire 400, and even FireWire 800 — and all at unbelievable prices.

I own the top-of-the-line model with FireWire 800 and couldn't be happier for $88. Rosewill RX30-U2FAB Aluminum 3.5" Enclosure

]]> By: Don Yacktman http://nslog.com/2005/05/14/dual_800_dies_imac_g5_ordered#comment-15505 Don Yacktman Sun, 15 May 2005 05:20:38 +0000 http://nslog.com/2005/05/14/dual_800_dies_imac_g5_ordered/#comment-15505 Locally, I've had good luck with an independent Apple reseller (they stocked LaCie primarily). When they were out of drives, I tried CompUSA (they have Seagate and/or Maxtor usually). I'd say to only go to CompUSA if they have a really good sale price, though; otherwise I prefer to just mail order LaCie drives if there aren't any available locally. Usually you can get a much better price online, dollars per MB, even for higher quality drives like the LaCie. Regardless, so far I haven't had troubles with any of the drives I've bought (be it LaCie, Seagate, or Maxtor). I did have one Maxtor that was DOA, but they replaced it quickly and I've never had a single glitch with the replacement drive, so I have no complaints there. Probably just luck of the draw. Locally, I've had good luck with an independent Apple reseller (they stocked LaCie primarily). When they were out of drives, I tried CompUSA (they have Seagate and/or Maxtor usually). I'd say to only go to CompUSA if they have a really good sale price, though; otherwise I prefer to just mail order LaCie drives if there aren't any available locally. Usually you can get a much better price online, dollars per MB, even for higher quality drives like the LaCie. Regardless, so far I haven't had troubles with any of the drives I've bought (be it LaCie, Seagate, or Maxtor). I did have one Maxtor that was DOA, but they replaced it quickly and I've never had a single glitch with the replacement drive, so I have no complaints there. Probably just luck of the draw.

]]> By: Erik J. Barzeski http://nslog.com/2005/05/14/dual_800_dies_imac_g5_ordered#comment-15504 Erik J. Barzeski Sun, 15 May 2005 04:08:06 +0000 http://nslog.com/2005/05/14/dual_800_dies_imac_g5_ordered/#comment-15504 Yes, Christopher, I did think of that. ;-) The machine is dead. D-E-A-D. Yes, Christopher, I did think of that. ;-) The machine is dead. D-E-A-D.

]]> By: Christopher Holland http://nslog.com/2005/05/14/dual_800_dies_imac_g5_ordered#comment-15503 Christopher Holland Sun, 15 May 2005 02:58:52 +0000 http://nslog.com/2005/05/14/dual_800_dies_imac_g5_ordered/#comment-15503 Erik, I know that you probably already thought of this, but when my box refused to boot after a power outage, all that was needed was a new motherboard battery and a reset of the PMU. Now, I would have liked have an excuse for a new machine....so if that's the case, mums the word. But, it's worth a shot. Erik,

I know that you probably already thought of this, but when my box refused to boot after a power outage, all that was needed was a new motherboard battery and a reset of the PMU. Now, I would have liked have an excuse for a new machine....so if that's the case, mums the word. But, it's worth a shot.

]]> By: Josh http://nslog.com/2005/05/14/dual_800_dies_imac_g5_ordered#comment-15502 Josh Sun, 15 May 2005 01:41:28 +0000 http://nslog.com/2005/05/14/dual_800_dies_imac_g5_ordered/#comment-15502 Don't do it! Don't buy a firewire (or anything) enclosure locally. And be very very very careful of what you buy online. I have about 5 of the things, all from various cheap-o manufacturers...and every one of them has some sort of glitch. Piercingly loud fans. Dead ports. The ability to make my PC crash by plugging in. Eeek. I know there are good enlosures out there....but you've got to buy for quality, not price (or availability at lame local stores!) And if it's a drive+enclosure that you're looking for, go buy it from LaCie. Those guys have been doing Good Things for the mac community for ages, and they may a top quality product. THOSE are the droids you're looking for. Don't do it!

Don't buy a firewire (or anything) enclosure locally. And be very very very careful of what you buy online.

I have about 5 of the things, all from various cheap-o manufacturers...and every one of them has some sort of glitch. Piercingly loud fans. Dead ports. The ability to make my PC crash by plugging in. Eeek.

I know there are good enlosures out there....but you've got to buy for quality, not price (or availability at lame local stores!)

And if it's a drive+enclosure that you're looking for, go buy it from LaCie. Those guys have been doing Good Things for the mac community for ages, and they may a top quality product. THOSE are the droids you're looking for.

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