BUSLINK MFW-40DB Data Banker External FireWire 7200 drops to $161.35

Down $10.19 from the usual price. The BUSLINK MFW-40DB Data Banker External FireWire 7200 drops to $161.35 - save $10.19. This 6 percent discount brings the 40 GB FireWire drive below its 30-day average of $171.54, making it one of the better deals on legacy Mac storage this month.

THE DEAL

BUSLINK MFW-40DB Data Banker External FireWire 7200

$161.35 (was $171.54) - Save $10.19 (6% off)

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Get This Deal

For just $161.35, below its 30-day average of $171.54. The 90-day average sits at $164.57 and the 180-day average at $162.30, so this price lands right in the lower end of recent history. The all-time low is $159.23, meaning this is within two dollars of the best price ever recorded for this drive.

What You're Getting

The MFW-40DB is a 40 GB external hard drive spinning at 7,200 RPM with a FireWire interface and a 9.5-millisecond seek time. It also includes a built-in CompactFlash reader/writer, making it a practical bridge drive for Mac users who need to move data between older FireWire-equipped machines and CF-based cameras. The 40 GB capacity works best for archival transfers and backup duties rather than primary storage.

Who This Is For

This is for anyone maintaining a legacy Mac workflow that relies on FireWire connectivity. Photographers still shooting to CompactFlash cards will find the integrated reader useful.

It is also a decent option for retro-computing enthusiasts who need reliable external storage for PowerPC-era Macs. Skip it if you need modern USB-C or Thunderbolt speeds.

Final Verdict

At $161.35. This is a fair price for a niche product that fills a specific gap in the vintage Mac ecosystem. If you regularly move data between older Macs and CF media, the integrated reader plus FireWire speed makes this worth grabbing now rather than waiting for a two-dollar swing to the all-time low.