Looks like Apple's not the only one....

[kenny]

...using the microdrive for portable FireWire devices. Check this out:

http://www.smartdisk.com/Products/Storage Products/Hard Drives/FWFL.asp

No pricing yet, but I'd guess that it's got to be less than US$400...

 

[themacko]

Yeah the price probably is under $400, but that thing doesn't play play mp3's and sync with iTunes.