Should I buy a new external hard drive with the new Thunderbolt technology?

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I just bought a Macbook Pro with Thunderbolt technology. What would be the best external hard drive to buy that will be optimized by using this new port?

Answer
There are not any Thunderbolt external drives available yet. My rule of thumb is to wait at least 6 months when new tech comes out. This gives peripheral manufacturers time to gear up and the competition lowers prices. La Cie announced they will have a dual SSD Thunderbolt drive available this summer, I bet it goes for at least $1,000. At the moment, the Thunderbolt port doesn't really accomplish much besides shrink your wallet with no devices yet available. I'll consider a new MBP in September.

Would it be safe to buy a used external hard drive from Amazon or eBay?

Brooke

I want to get a really good deal on an external hard drive. Best Buy has always been reliable but I don't want to pay full price. Would it be safe to buy online from Amazon or eBay?

Answer
Be sure to check that the product is noted as being "New" or "Unopened". If neither of these options is viable, then at least be certain to choose a seller with a positive reputation for reliability.

And remember, there is always room for human mischief =(

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