LaCie 200GB External hard drive d2 Firewire800/FW400/USB2 Extreme w/ triple interface (300769)

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Summary: Another good bet for Mac users
Review: I am a dedicated Apple user, but needed an external hard drive to store a backup of my hard drive as well as assorted digital video editing files.
After much research, I settled on this drive, also at the advice of a professor of mine, When it arrived, I opened it up, and plugged it in. Just like every other product I've ever used with my Mac, it worked right away without any setup.
As an added plus, a CD is included with the drive that includes a simple and effective backup utility, good for the average user who just needs a good backup of their data.
Overall, a very good purchase! I'd suggest this drive to anyone looking for a good external storage solution.

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Summary: SP3 update kills it.
Review: Lacie are getting the wrong end of the stick from me. The fact that this company refuses to update drivers for old hardware for new versions of an OS is simply a farce in this day and age.

Lacie refuse to develop drivers to support a new OS or even an update. Back in the days of NT they would not even bring out Win2k support for the systems. When XP arrived most of their hardware the year before was simply left to dry up with age.

In short if you buy Lacie then it will only perform to your current system specs. Any changes to the OS and chances are you will be shelling out more doe for new hardware.

CON.