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Newertech...Ministack V3

  • 24-01-2010 9:58pm
    #1
    sashasdad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 98 ✭✭


    I've been looking around for an external hdd for my mac mini and the ministack looks like it ticks all the boxes. Anyone using one or have any thoughts on them?


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  • #2
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,119 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    Just remember to add VAT + Duty + Clearance charges coming in from the USA. Their UK distributor prices are really expensive compared to the US site.


  • #3
    BrendanD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 616 ✭✭✭BrendanD


    Can anyone recommend an American retailer that ships to ireland ?


  • #4
    sashasdad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 98 ✭✭sashasdad


    whiterebel wrote: »
    Just remember to add VAT + Duty + Clearance charges coming in from the USA. Their UK distributor prices are really expensive compared to the US site.

    Yep the vat and duty charges can be a bit of a shock. Its worth remembering that duty is calculated on the value of the goods + the cost of freight + the cost of any insurance. Vat in turn is charged on the value of the goods + the cost of freight + plus the cost of any insurance + plus the amount of duty.:mad:


  • #5
    greglo23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,028 ✭✭✭greglo23


    You should have a look at the Iomega MiniMax. I've had one for 3 years and no problems. It works well with the Mini.
    http://go.iomega.com/en/products/external-hard-drive-desktop/ultramax-minimax/minimax/?partner=4725
    This is buying it in Ireland so no hassles with warranty.


  • #6
    Westie123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 111 ✭✭Westie123


    hi,

    I have one of these for over a year and a half now and it works fine, using it for Time Machine backup. One thing about it is that it gets extremely hot, and I have put 4 silicone discs between it and the mini to keep the mini cool.
    And I mean hot, so hot that you could hardly keep your hand on the surface of it for more than a few seconds!


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  • #7
    sashasdad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 98 ✭✭sashasdad


    How quiet is the Iomega?


  • #8
    greglo23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,028 ✭✭✭greglo23


    The Iomega is silent normally but when your transferring large files the fan can get a bit noisy. On startup theres a bit of disk noise but again not really a problem.


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