Value Proposition Question

Wondering if anyone has assessed this yet...
Value of TC vs AEX
TC, 1TB HD = $499 (what happens if HD fails?)
AEX + 1TB Lacie HD = $179 + $369 = $548 (if HD fails, plug in another)
o A Lacie 1TB HD is cheaper than replacing the TC
o Prices will vary, particularly if you buy from non-Apple.
o Unless there is significant performance increase with TC on HD, then I don't really see the value.
$50 variance could be worth it if the performance doesn't suffer.
Just my .02 cents.

Actually, the value is with folks like me who don't know a daggone thing about AEBSXDGDBDn.g.l.wi.dot.fi.
I just want something that just works and this looks to be: IT.
I've got Time Capsule on pre-order and a WD MyBook Studio (Backup to Backup) on it's way. I'm gravy.

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