External HDD that can use Firewire 800 + USB data transfer?

[megaforce]

Hey Guys!

I'm looking for an external hard drive that can use Firewire 800 and USB (only using one at a time of course) to transfer data. The drive itself can be powered by a wall outlet or USB. The only one that I can find so far is this one: http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Passport-FireWire-Portable/dp/B001I8SCJ4


Also, I'll be transfering data between OSX and windows, so that must be an requirement as well.

Anyone have suggestion for other hard drives?

Thanks!

 

[Red Falcon]

Any 3.5" SATA HDD can be used in these enclosures:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817347025

I have four of the 1394a+USB2.0+eSATA models, and they have been the most reliable enclosures I have ever used.
Both the 1394a and 1394b models can also be daisy-chained together via standard Firewire cables; I have also done this as well and it worked excellently.

I would highly recommend these external enclosures with WD Red/Blue drives or Seagate Barracuda drives.
Mine have been running nearly 24/7 for over six months without a single failure.

Also, the controller on these enclosures is very powerful and will even allow for full saturation of a HDD or SSD's capabilities when under eSATA.
They will support a 2TB HDD natively, and will support a 3TB HDD after a firmware update.

This enclosure costs a bit more than other Firewire 1394b enclosures, but it does not have the data-loss issue that is usually common in other Firewire enclosures.
The case is also pure aluminum and passively cooled, allowing for quiet operation with 7200RPM drives without overheating, even when stacked (though I recommend using 3rd party pads to stack them to allow for air flow).

 

[megaforce]

Any 3.5" SATA HDD can be used in these enclosures:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817347025

I have four of the 1394a+USB2.0+eSATA models, and they have been the most reliable enclosures I have ever used.
Both the 1394a and 1394b models can also be daisy-chained together via standard Firewire cables; I have also done this as well and it worked excellently.

I would highly recommend these external enclosures with WD Red/Blue drives or Seagate Barracuda drives.
Mine have been running nearly 24/7 for over six months without a single failure.

Also, the controller on these enclosures is very powerful and will even allow for full saturation of a HDD or SSD's capabilities when under eSATA.
They will support a 2TB HDD natively, and will support a 3TB HDD after a firmware update.

This enclosure costs a bit more than other Firewire 1394b enclosures, but it does not have the data-loss issue that is usually common in other Firewire enclosures.
The case is also pure aluminum and passively cooled, allowing for quiet operation with 7200RPM drives without overheating, even when stacked (though I recommend using 3rd party pads to stack them to allow for air flow).

Thanks for the response!

I am genuinely impress with that enclosure, I might need to check it out some more as a home storage option.

However, right now I'm looking for a more portable solution, and favorably cost under $120 mark.

 

[Red Falcon]

This drive may be a bit above your price range and is only USB 2.0/3.0, but it is very reliable.
Just ordered a few of these in at my job for users, and so far, they work great for mass storage + field work.

As for one like the one you mentioned in the OP, it looks like there is a 500GB model in the link you provided as well, though it is far more costly than it is worth, even for the portability.
I've searched around, and nothing seems to offer 1394b+USB2.0 for under $200, at least not what is worth it for 1TB or less.

There is this model, but I have no experience with it, and $199.99 seems a bit much imo, but I will leave that up to you.
Honestly, 1394b external portable HDDs are going to be a bit rare at this point, since USB 3.0 is not only superior, but is kind of taking over as the new standard, replacing both 1394b and eSATA in many respects.

While I am with you, preferring Firewire and eSATA, USB is definitely favored, and because of this, the model type you are looking for is going to be a bit difficult, at least in a reasonable price range.