1. Id' think so, though I'm no firewire expert. I just like the idea of easily booting from one and having your other drive to clone right there and handy. With these old machines, I've learned to go with stable, compatible, and easy to use over getting a bit better speed. Besides, does it really matter if one slightly annoying or not very reliable method takes x amount of time but the other takes x + half hour while being easy to use, set it and forget it?
Also, the coolest thing about the WS is the expansion bays. I say use them!
2. The older drive is likely incompatible due to its height. Those older drives are taller. I'm basing that on:
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Also, the coolest thing about the WS is the expansion bays. I say use them!
2. The older drive is likely incompatible due to its height. Those older drives are taller. I'm basing that on:
The wording is funny since you can't actually use the old HDD after upgrading, but eh, it's marketing.
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