Internal or External Firewire HDD?

[Thinkly]

I am new to the world of digital recording. However, i have quickly learned that i need more hard disk space. I presently have a 80 g internal. I like the convenience of an external firewire drive.

Will it perform as well as a second internal drive set as slave? Any other input on these external drives?

[setarip]

If you have an available bay for an internal drive, get one. Far less susceptible to problems...