eMac - hdd and battery

OnlyTimeWillTel · OnlyTimeWillTel #1 (**permalink**)

05-08-2009, 12:02 AM

what is the max hdd size for the emac? i've looked at everymac, and all it says is that it supports over 128gb. i'm getting a new 1tb sata in an external enclosure soon, and i'd like to move my 500gb ide into the emac to replace the wanky little 40gb thats in it now.

also, where is a good place to get the pram battery for cheap? getting tired of resetting the clock every time i unplug it (which is often...it goes everywhere...)

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #2 (**permalink**)

05-08-2009, 01:01 AM

Your model is fine for supporting large drives. You do not give your location, however any national electrics firm would be the go, or off course you can buy online. Personally have had a great run from eBay sellers. If you are in mainland USA here is a good start and OWC are Mac specialists:-

3.6v Newer Technology Lithium 1/2 AA PRAM Com... (3.6VPRAM) at OWC

OnlyTimeWillTel · OnlyTimeWillTel #3 (**permalink**)

05-08-2009, 03:41 PM

can you link any of the ebay sellers? dont wanna spend on junk.

OnlyTimeWillTel · OnlyTimeWillTel #4 (**permalink**)

05-08-2009, 06:26 PM

got another hdd question. i know seagate drives have been problematic of late, so i'm not looking at one of them for awhile. i've heard that the WD Green drives are where its at now.

also, how are drives from lacie?

would i be better to get this:
LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ 1TB Triple Interface Hard Drive, USB 2.0, FireWire 400/800, 32MB, 7200RPM, PC/Mac, 301199U, Refurbished at UnityElectronics.com

or get a WD Green and find a firewire case separately?

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #5 (**permalink**)

05-08-2009, 06:32 PM

Afraid you will have to ask someone else that Only as I use Seagate drives and never had one fail plus they have the advantage of a five year warranty. Be cautious of negative reports on anything on the web as most posts are negative and not praiseworthy alas.

For batteries if you are in the State just go to ebay.com>computers>Apple and take a punt if that is what you prefer. The price from the OWC link was very competitive.

OnlyTimeWillTel · OnlyTimeWillTel #6 (**permalink**)

05-08-2009, 06:46 PM

oh i've almost always been a seagate guy. but i was hearing all over that the barracudas were taking a fall recently.

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OnlyTimeWillTel #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 23, 2009 Location: The boring countryside of SE Wi Posts: 231 Mac Specs: see sig...	05-08-2009, 12:02 AM what is the max hdd size for the emac? i've looked at everymac, and all it says is that it supports over 128gb. i'm getting a new 1tb sata in an external enclosure soon, and i'd like to move my 500gb ide into the emac to replace the wanky little 40gb thats in it now. also, where is a good place to get the pram battery for cheap? getting tired of resetting the clock every time i unplug it (which is often...it goes everywhere...)
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harryb2448 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,058 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	05-08-2009, 01:01 AM Your model is fine for supporting large drives. You do not give your location, however any national electrics firm would be the go, or off course you can buy online. Personally have had a great run from eBay sellers. If you are in mainland USA here is a good start and OWC are Mac specialists:- 3.6v Newer Technology Lithium 1/2 AA PRAM Com... (3.6VPRAM) at OWC
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OnlyTimeWillTel #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 23, 2009 Location: The boring countryside of SE Wi Posts: 231 Mac Specs: see sig...	05-08-2009, 06:26 PM got another hdd question. i know seagate drives have been problematic of late, so i'm not looking at one of them for awhile. i've heard that the WD Green drives are where its at now. also, how are drives from lacie? would i be better to get this: LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ 1TB Triple Interface Hard Drive, USB 2.0, FireWire 400/800, 32MB, 7200RPM, PC/Mac, 301199U, Refurbished at UnityElectronics.com or get a WD Green and find a firewire case separately?
	QUOTE Thanks

harryb2448 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,058 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	05-08-2009, 06:32 PM Afraid you will have to ask someone else that Only as I use Seagate drives and never had one fail plus they have the advantage of a five year warranty. Be cautious of negative reports on anything on the web as most posts are negative and not praiseworthy alas. For batteries if you are in the State just go to ebay.com>computers>Apple and take a punt if that is what you prefer. The price from the OWC link was very competitive.
	QUOTE Thanks

OnlyTimeWillTel #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 23, 2009 Location: The boring countryside of SE Wi Posts: 231 Mac Specs: see sig...	05-08-2009, 06:46 PM oh i've almost always been a seagate guy. but i was hearing all over that the barracudas were taking a fall recently.
	QUOTE Thanks

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