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From: mikes@ncsuvx.ncsu.edu (Michael Steele)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: Re: HomeBrew HDs
Message-ID: <3491@ncsuvx.ncsu.edu>
Date: 26 Jul 89 02:08:01 GMT
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Reply-To: mikes@ncsuvx.ncsu.edu (Michael Steele)
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In article italfiend@vax1.acs.udel.EDU (Scott D Palmer) writes:
>I'm planning on constructing my own HD for my Apple //gs.
>In reading several articles, I came to the conclusion that using a
>Seagate ST277N drive was the best bet.
>What about ST277N-1 drives ? 
>They have a 28ms access time ratherthan the 40ms of the ST277N. 
>Would I encounter any problems using this drive unit ?

Yes it will work GREAT!!  As a matter of fact I have one and I suggest using
it instead of the 40ms version.  I saw the ST277N-1 in Computer Shopper for
$390!!!  Prices are coming down every day.  And with the new SCSI tape
backup for the II you can't loose.

				Michael Steele
				mikes@ncsuvx.ncsu

Call NCSU Apple Users Group BBS 919-783-9010.
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