Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!cs.utexas.edu!sdd.hp.com!caen!uther!bda From: bda@uther.calvin.edu (Bruce Abernethy) Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.hardware Subject: Re: Seeking opinions on 45MB removables Message-ID: Date: 14 Jun 91 12:34:18 GMT References: <5253@ryn.mro4.dec.com> Organization: The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Lines: 36 long@mcntsh.enet.dec.com (Rich Long) writes: > o Some of the drives include switched AC outlets. Does this mean I could plug > my Mac into that outlet, power up the drive and have the Mac come up with it? > Would there be timing problems (as there are for some hard disks)? On a > related note, can one boot off a Syquest? > General Stuff: > - I need the drive to be System 7 compatible NOW. > - I'd like to spend no more than about $500. > I'd really like some general feedback, along with perhaps some "I hate/love > my drive because...". Well Richard, All I can say are good things about my MIRROR 44Meg removable drive. Yes you can boot off it, yes it has 2 AC outlets (fused) on it that will come up when you turn on the drive, yes it is currently (1.36) System 7 compatable if fact I have had system 7 booting off of it for exactly one month with no problems (less problems than with 6.0.7), and it is less than $500 now :(. I had a problem once when I inadvertantly shorted out the outlet with another device (major sparks). The fuse worked on the drive and they even included another fuse right in the unit and I was up and running in 15 minutes. I have 3 carts now and I am very happy with the unit. Bruce -- Bruce Abernethy Calvin College Computer Center Hotline X8555; (616) 957-8555 Grand Rapids, MI 49546