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Using firewire when transferring the same file - my computer is fine. I can launch email, web and the speed is good. Using esata - external bracket - connected to internal esata port - transferring the same file - even though it much faster - causes computer to slow down when launching...

Hmmm... how about reliability then. I emailed wd to see what model drives they are putting in the case. Aren't 500gb prone to more failures? Worse case I might buy both and see which one is better.

I really don't need 500gb. Just need the 320 external. But would like to know will the 320gb version run cooler/quieter than the 500? The 500gb won't be that much faster if at all right? I have a seagate 7200.10 seagate 320gb and it runs much cooler than the 500gb samsung. Western Digital...