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From: jfw@neuro (John F. Whitehead)
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Subject: What 660MB or 1.2GB hard drive can you recommend?
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Date: 14 Nov 90 22:56:45 GMT
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I intend to purchase a large hard disk drive -- at least 660MB, or a
1GB drive if I can afford it -- and would like some input as to what
brands/retailers I should look at or avoid.

I have heard of CDC/Imprimis Wren, Micropolis, and Maxtor, which are
in the $3000-$4000 price range for the 1gig variety.  Fujitsu has just
come out with one that will be on the cheaper side (despite having
a 5-year warranty).  And I believe Micronet makes one, which costs a
bit more than the rest.

Does anyone have recommendations or caveats for drives of this size?
I will be using it for storing digitized sound, so random access seek
time is important, though total throughput while writing is also
important.  My biggest concern, though, is data reliability, so I want
to make sure I find a company and retailer I can count on.

Please e-mail and I will summarize.

    John Whitehead                     Internet:  jfw@neuro.duke.edu
    Department of Neurobiology                    jfw@well.sf.ca.us
    Duke University Medical Center     Bitnet:    white002@dukemc           
    Durham, North Carolina