Using external hard drive and Reason 4.0 need help!!!

ok the problem is when reason 4.0 is using the external harddrive it slows down really bad where it can not be used. I do no know any thing about macs and can not figure out why it slows down.
a Imac 4.0 os intel based is being used with a 250 gig toshiba external harddrive is being used and is being connected through usb..

HI,
Make sure the external drive meets the minimum requirements.
System Requirements
Mac OS X 10.4 or later
1GHz PowerPC G4 or later
512MB of RAM (1GB recommended)
1024 x 768 screen resoultion
2GB hard disk space
DVD reader (full version only)
From here: http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/audio/reason.html
Make sure there is sufficient disks space.
Right or control click the MacintoshHD icon. Click Get Info. In the Get Info window you will see Capacity and Available. *Make sure you always have a minimum of 10% to 15% free disk space at all times.*
Carolyn

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