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Old 24 February 2003, 04:30 PM
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What's the best 60gb or 80gb drive out there, I'm looking at Maxtors, WD's, Fujitsu's, et al.
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Old 24 February 2003, 04:59 PM
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i use IBM's

just from personal experience, nothing more...


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Old 24 February 2003, 08:22 PM
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Seagate Barracudas get some good reviews, and are some of the quietest drives out there if that bothers you. Seems to be one for all seasons too - 5400/7200, 2Mb Cache, 8Mb Cache, 60/80/120Gb and relatively good value.

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Old 24 February 2003, 09:17 PM
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Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9.....ATA133 8Mb cache & 7200rpm.

Very fast and very quiet !
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Old 24 February 2003, 09:29 PM
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Old 24 February 2003, 09:47 PM
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It's all a matter of trust
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Old 24 February 2003, 10:09 PM
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Yes, I suppose that I don't frquently show just how knowlegable I am in here
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Wouldn't touch an IBM with a bargepole.
Very unreliable. If you look on some of the computer forums you will find people who have had 3 or more IBM failures. I'm lucky I've only had one so far.
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Old 24 February 2003, 10:37 PM
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I'm curious about these new Seagate drives with their 'liquid bearing technology" (or whatever they call it!)

Anyone actually own one ?

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Old 24 February 2003, 10:39 PM
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I know of 3 IBM 60 and 40 GB drives failing They even have a very nifty returns etc form set up - funny that


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Old 25 February 2003, 11:51 AM
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Cheers guysa (and Footlong ), I'm looking at a nice WD 80Gb drive (the stonking variant)
roll on payday.
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Old 25 February 2003, 12:55 PM
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I've just bought the WD 120GB premium edition drive to go in my new box of tricks. Will report my findings when it arrives with my other toys.
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Old 25 February 2003, 01:41 PM
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Got 2 Seagate 7200rpm 120Gb drives. Very nice and quiet in both the PC and X-Box

[Edited by DJ Dunk - 2/25/2003 1:42:07 PM]
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Old 25 February 2003, 02:00 PM
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I've just ordered a WD 120GB 7200prm for my video edditing
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Old 25 February 2003, 02:48 PM
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Whats up with IBM?

Ive 2 80gb's no major issues.

Seem to over heat a wee bit though

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Old 25 February 2003, 02:54 PM
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Si - Do a search for Deskstars (aka Deathstars). Mainly relates to the older drives, but nobody seems to like to touch them since.

Click . . . click . . . click . . .
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Recommend either Seagate Barracudas or WD Caviar.
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