Looking for an external desktop HD. preferrably 500gb and its affordable. i so far have two choices that im interested in.

LaCie
http://www.amazon.co.uk/LaCie-301285K-Laci...d_sbs_ce_img_16

LaCie designed by FA Porsche
http://www.amazon.co.uk/LaCie-Desktop-Desi...d_bxgy_ce_img_b

Western Digital Essential
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Western-Digital-Es..._sbs_ce_title_2


or


Seagate (though its a bit expensive)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seagate-FREEAGENT-...46&sr=1-162

currently based in the UK and planning to get it from amazon or newegg. though im not quite sure how reliable is it to ship hard drives from the states to the UK (fear of spoiling the hard drive). it is obviously cheaper in the states which includes the postage and so on. can anyone clarify on the shipping to the UK? was your package undamage? and was the item unspoiled?

I am open to any suggestions given. im trying to get cheap ones with good reliability. and where do you think i should get it?

I like seagate, though I've got a wd as well. I'd reccomend the lacie because they are good quality (though never owned one)

edit: mods please close thread.

I think the LaCie d2 Quadra 500GB is better for Macs since it has more features including FW800 support:
http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/detail...20Hard%20Drives