External HD purchasing advice

[Quagmire]

As I am loading videos to my computer for my 60 GB iPod Video, my 40 GB HD in my Powerbook is getting crowded. I think it is time to invest in an external HD, to store all my movies, etc. I am looking at the LaCie 250GB FireWire Hard Drive, Porsche Design external HD, as I get 250 GB of space, for only $169. It seems to be pretty popular with a 10-15 day shipping estimate, or is brand new. Anyone else have any recommendations and more info about the HD, I mentioned above? Thanks.

[Franz Josef]

I use a 500GB LaCie triple interface and I've been very pleased with it - fast and quiet. Would buy a LaCie again.

[intlplby]

you get a cheaper drive with a longer warranty if you build it yourself..... get a seagate harddrive....

[Quagmire]

Update: I am now interested in the Lacie D2 Extreme HD linked below. Any background info about this HD?

http://www.zones.com/cgi-bin/zones/site/product/index.html?id=001242341&page_name=product_tech_spec

[chucker]

Update: I am now interested in the Lacie D2 Extreme HD linked below? Any background info about this HD?

http://www.zones.com/cgi-bin/zones/site/product/index.html?id=001242341&page_name=product_tech_spec

That link seems to redirect to their homepage for me.

[Robo]

Screw Porsche. Get the one that looks like a giant Lego. :D

[Quagmire]

Update: I ordered the Lacie D2 drive.