Not really a conquest, but more of an upgrade...
I use a Late-2012 Mac mini as my home theater server running Plex. I have a 1TB external USB 3.0 drive connected to store TV & movies. The mini came with a 500gb 5400rpm drive that's always felt more sluggish than it should. Plus, between the OS, Plex, and various related software, I'm only using about 36gb of storage.
OWC is having a blowout sale on their 6G Mercury Electra 60gb drives for $38, so I picked one up, along with a Seagate external enclosure for the 500gb.
I really love OWC's brand packaging. The drive itself is a cool electric blue with labeling to match - all clearly marked and easy to read. The packaging is minimalist but attractive, and instead of fighting with a welded plastic seal around all sides, it has a convenient perforation across the top, so you can just tear it off and pull out the drive.
I use a Late-2012 Mac mini as my home theater server running Plex. I have a 1TB external USB 3.0 drive connected to store TV & movies. The mini came with a 500gb 5400rpm drive that's always felt more sluggish than it should. Plus, between the OS, Plex, and various related software, I'm only using about 36gb of storage.
OWC is having a blowout sale on their 6G Mercury Electra 60gb drives for $38, so I picked one up, along with a Seagate external enclosure for the 500gb.
I really love OWC's brand packaging. The drive itself is a cool electric blue with labeling to match - all clearly marked and easy to read. The packaging is minimalist but attractive, and instead of fighting with a welded plastic seal around all sides, it has a convenient perforation across the top, so you can just tear it off and pull out the drive.