Well no replys as yet, I ended up going for a Maxtor USB/FW Combo 500GB external drive. Maxtor even said that this drive comes with EMC Dantz Retrospect Express but it doesnt it comes with Maxtor Backup software which cant backup system files just like the 500GB USB model I had a few months ago which I sent back to the online retailer. This one I have also looks deemed to be sent back as it is advertised as coming with Retrospect Express.
The Western Digital looks promising as I have had this responce from them
"Thank you for contacting Western Digital Customer Service and Support.
Features of the included Dantz Retrospect are quoted below and include the following:
"Features
COMPLETE PROTECTION
o Versatility - compatible with both Windows® and Macintosh® computers. o Complete backups - backs up all your data, including files and folder, OS files and settings, device drivers, and applications and their settings. o Encryption - fast SimpleCrypt™ secures the data on your external drive or other backup media. o Open-file backup - built-in open-file backup for Windows XP lets you back up files that are open and in use. o Disaster recovery - use backup media to create a bootable CD/DVD for full bare-metal disaster recovery even after your computer drive fails. Restore your entire system to a new drive."