> > > what about using a bunch of 2 gig CF cards?
> > > I've seen them at 256 usd.
> >
> > 40 GB 3.5" HDD sells here for $US100 or less. That's a 100:1 price /
> > performance improvement (if one ignores the power supply aspects)

> where can you get one online for this price?

Assuming you meant the 40 GB HDD, there are lots of places.
Google, as usual, is your friend.

eg

http://pricingcentral.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=350999/ut
=cb6230960cbc2805

$US70 to $US93 for 40 GB

80GB and 120GB are available for not very substantially more !!!!

http://www.pricingcentral.com/best/hard_disk_drives.html


        80GB    $123
    120 GB    $126        line 10


        RM

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