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From: blissmer@expert.cc.purdue.edu (Kevin)
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Subject: Re: removable cartrige hard drive?
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Date: 12 Apr 91 22:49:11 GMT
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Reply-To: blissmer@expert.cc.purdue.edu (Corey)
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>Hi, I am looking for additional storage space.  It seems to me that a
>removable cartrige hard drive (45Mb) is a good buy (about $800 with
>additional 45Mb cartrige of $100 each).
>
>My question is What is the catch?  Does the head wears out more often
>than fixed hard drive?  Is it slow?
>
No catch.  A 45 removable SyQuest with one cartridge can be had for under
$500 and cartridges cost $65 a piece at US Computer Merchants.

I've used mine for over a year without a hitch.  They're not even that slow 
(20 ms access).  I'd definately buy a Syquest before buying any other
second drive.


Corey