Shameless abuse of my flist.

[cherry]

If anyone could offer up some advice, that would be amazing.

I am looking at purchasing an external HD for my computer. I have an iBook G3, 30GB, which I keep filling up. Right now, I have 3.63 GB free, for example.

The thing is, I might be getting a new computer in the fall. I'm a Mac girl, though and through, so I'm not really looking at picking up a PC. I'm trying to decide between:

- A new laptop (probably a MacBook, unless I come across some crazy deal for the Pro), or
- A desktop, probably an Intel iMac, and a wireless card for my poor little G3.

- I have found a limited number of LaCie 250GB externals available for $170. Mac/PC compatible, but they are, however, USB 2.0 only.

Would the external still be a wise purchase, given that I might be picking up a new computer? Does anyone have any advice as to which path to follow?

Comments

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

I will respond in-full later because I am on my way out the door, but yes, the deal is online. You know how the first rule of tech is 'don't just buy from Future Shop?' Well, in this case it's wrong.

They have the LaCie 250GBs for $200 off (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10052463&catid=23795&logon=&langid=EN).

And you are not-dead, yay!

Pst, you owe me emaaaaaail.

[ella-bee.livejournal.com]

Hmmm... I may have just bought it too.

I had plans for a friend to take me shopping for an external hard drive next week, but this was such a great deal! I want it now, dammit!

Really, I just want an icon that I can use at times like this! Something mac, pretty and shiny probably with lots of white. :D

I'll send you that email... soonish. My life got a little less busy starting... now, so hopefully I should have some time!