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What Kind of Hard Drive Should I Buy???
I’m working on a feature length documentary (may turn in to TV series).
CPU Specs:
Mac Pro Quad Core Intel Xenon
3GHz
Dual Processors
1.6 GHz Bus SpeedI have a 1.5TB internal drive for media. I’ve filled this up and would like another drive.
I could install a card with another Firewire or eSATA bus.Any Suggestions in the way of:
Internal or External??
eSATA or FireWire?
Any brands people like (and why)?
Right now I’m leaning toward an external eSATA but I’d love input.
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What’s the acquisition format?
Kevin Monahan
http://www.fcpworld.com
Author – Motion Graphics and Effects in Final Cut Pro -
David Weiss has a 4 bay Firmtec SATA array for sale, he tried to sell it to me yesterday but I already have one. Click on his picture and do an email, I’m sure it’s a great deal.
Have a wonderful day.
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We mostly shoot on P2 . . . . import thtough “Log and Transfer”
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Just don’t go for seagate drives, unless you don’t want to use RAID on your drives. I’m having problem with firmware and seagate don’t want to hear about it.
My advice : wait for some time to have 2To drives on the market and go with WD or Hitachi.
Then, put them internal if you can, or find an external enclosure – maybe with 4 plugs : Firewire 400/800, USB and eSATA.
Have a look at ProavIO or Enhance tech chich are making really good and cheap RAID enclosure.Sony PMW-EX1 – MacbookPro 17″ – Dual 2Ghz G5 – 24″ Samsung screen
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