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From: m0154@tnc.UUCP (GUY GARNETT)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.programmer
Subject: Re: amiga---ibm (can I use IBM HD)
Message-ID: <737@tnc.UUCP>
Date: 26 Feb 91 16:36:19 GMT
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As far as I have been able to determine, there are three companies
which make ST-506 type hard drive interfaces for the A500, A1000, and
A2000 computers.  They are Palomax, Spirit, and Pre'spect.

Palomax MAX-125 $175
Supports almost any ST-506 (IBM PC-Type) hard drive, using IBM PC or
AT compatible hard-drive controllers (they list WD
1002/1004/1006/1007, OMTI 8127/5527, and DTC 5150 as compatible) and
supply AmaxII compatible drivers.  The  interface is an uncased
circuit board with sockets for up to 4 IBM style drive controllers. 
The project will require some hardware work (procuring cases and
installing everything) it is not a plug and go solution.

Spirit HDA-506 $399
Supports MFM or RLL hard drives; includes an interface and a hard
drive box (all with cases and power supplies).  An optional autoboot
prom is available for v1.3 systems.  Reviewed in this month (March)
Amazing Computing.  Install the harddrive in the box, plug it
together, and run the setup software.

Pre'spec Technics (price varies)
They seem to sell everything from the Palomax style interface to
plug-and-go systems with hard drives already installed.

Palomax 215-672-6815
Spirit  800-433-7572
Prespec 514-954-1483

I'm going to go with a Spirit Tech HDA-506 for my A1000 as soon as I
can get the money together.  OH!  The MAX unit will work with the CSA
Midget Racer, but *NOT* with LUCAS/FRANCES; the HDA-506 will work with
LUCAS (ask for a special eprom).

Wildstar