XFlak said:My results using the SeaGate 1.5 TB Hard Drive
Using USB 3.0, the drive is only recognized occasionally, but I was able to boot a game from configurable usb-loader. The loaders "Return to" feature didn't work though, after booting a game, I would have to unplug the HDD and plug it back in before the Wii is able to recognize the drive again
Using the same drive, I plugged in a USB2.0 cable instead of USB3.0 (most hard drives can't do this, but the seagate goflex is so customizable... it's so awesome), and it worked perfectly!
XFlak, I know I'm about a year late here, but I have had the exact same experience as you - Running CFG with 1.5tb 2.5" Seagate USB 3.0 HD. I am on the fence about buying another Seagate to use its 2.0 SATA to USB Bridge. Have you used it for a while with no problems? Just looking for a confirmation that that's the path I should go.
As for those drives, I also like the attributes you pointed out, considering you don't have to pay extra for the privilege. They would be even better, though, if the SATA connector was not recessed and more toward center than normal drives, because then you could also put them in a SATA dock or use an external SATA to USB bridge, and I could have already tested this out for myself. Obviously, the manufacturer wants to keep some proprietary control over their devices...