EXTERNAL IOMEGA TRIPLE INTERFACE

Hello, I'm new here, and would like to ask a question re: Iomega Triple Interface external hard drive.
I need to store info in a separate place, and have no dvd record mode on this computer, and there is a good deal TODAY only on the above Iomega storage.
Having read these boards, people seem to be either very much for or equally against Iomega. I've used their Zip drives before which were fine. Could someone just give me a simple answser as to whether or not this external hard drive would be OK for me, i just need to drag and drop, I do not have a great deal of stuff on my computer, but need to keep it really badly, for legal reasons. Having had an earlier Mac destroyed by a 'certified' apple dealer before, and having as a result had to have my hard drive info retreived at huge cost by DriveSavers, I would like to avoid that.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Also, what kind of FireWire connector do I need for this computer, as the Iomega doesn't come with a Fire Wire lead for some reason. Is it a 6pin connector, or a 4 pin.
I only have FireWire 400.
Thanks so much.
ibook G3 800 mhz Mac OS X (10.2.x) using OS 10.2.8, also 0S9 Classic

re my question.......too late , iomega has sold out. so, no need for anyone to answer.

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