Why is the Lacie d2 Quadra cheaper than the Mercury Elite-AL Pro Quad

I can find the Lacie as low as 178.99.
http://www.macworld.com/2007/03/reviews/d2quadra/index.php
The Mercury goes for $249.00.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/MEAQ7500GB16/
http://www.macworld.com/2007/03/reviews/mercuryelite/index.php
Is the mercury that much better? Is it worth the price difference? Do you know what chipset the Lacie uses?

You mean there really are people that like Lacie? I just thought it was because they don't know there are other choices, or don't know the difference.
I've also got more OWC Mercury style FW800 cases - all going strong.
The price of peace of mind? Too many people with problems with D2 units. I have never run into a power issue, or needing to "unplug to bleed trickle current" in all my years.
I do recommend you consider eSATA. Either PCIe or using the 'extra' two internal SATA ports with NewerTech kit. And if you go with FW800, Aaxeon $107 to add another bus. But there are eSATA for less.
http://www.macsales.com/firewire/

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