Best Portable HD for MBP?

Appreciate recommendations for a reliable portable HD [ 500G ].
Thx,
Steve

If it works its good, if it doesn't its bad. They all are good and if they come in an enclosure they will have their own sudden motion sensor which is also good, BUT avoid using it as an internal drive drive for your MBP. There often is a compatibility issue with the MBP SMS.
As an aside, upgrade to Snow Leopard. It is more efficient than Leopard and is only $29.
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