- reliable, fast, compact, bus powered, reasonably priced, what more could I want?

Excellent, usb-powered drive (no AC required)

When powering on, it makes a series of very loud chirping noises and it has slowed down considerably.

If you want a good portable buss-powered AV drive this really does the job nicely

Always ensure that the port you plug it into can provide sufficient power - this beast must rotate at 7,200 rpm so enough power is important!For those wondering about the Firewire

and it has always received enough power from the connector.