Which is better ex drive for lion iMac seagate or lacie?

which  is better fit for my imac 10.7.2 lion seagate ex hd or laCie ex hdrive?

E. None of the above.
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/1394/USB/EliteAL/eSATA_FW800_FW400_USB

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