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From: pk1s+@andrew.cmu.edu (Paul A. Karlin)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.hardware
Subject: A500 HD general (detailed) info please
Message-ID: <obybVOu00VIG8yDkMy@andrew.cmu.edu>
Date: 4 Apr 91 00:50:34 GMT
Organization: Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA
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Hi... I hate to ask what I've seen pass by on this group so many times,
but I'm in the market for a hard drive for my A500 (old 1.2 ROMs, 1
ext.floppy, A501).  I know I need KickStart 1.3 to get autoboot
capability.  I'm basically looking for specs and experiences that anyone
would like to share with me.

I'm currently considering the following (in no particular order):
TrumpCard 500 (regular or Pro)
DataFlyer 500
SupraDrive 500XP
GVP Impact 500/Series II (whatever they call it now)
ICD's AdIDE

I'm almost definitely going to get a Quantum 40- or 52-MB drive with
whatever controller I buy.

For each controller, I'm interested in the following information:
* RAM expandability (amounts AND methods, e.g. Do I need to buy a
special board, or can I just plug SIMMs into on-board sockets?)

* Price (what's the best you've seen and where?  I'm on a somewhat tight
budget.  While I'm at it, what's the best price you've seen for Quantum
40/52 HD's and/or HD+controller packages?)

* Reliability (any praises/horror stories based on experiences?)

* Speed (I'm curious, but not as important as the rest--anything's MUCH
better than floppy speed)

I guess that's about it.  Please respond BY E-MAIL;  if there's enough
interest and if I get enough info, I can post a summary to .introduction
(as this seems to be a relatively common question)...

Thanks in advance,
--Paul Karlin

Replies to:  pk1s@andrew.cmu.edu
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