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From: jayward@jove.cs.pdx.edu (Jay Ward)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.hardware
Subject: Re: Supra HD controller
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Date: 22 Jun 91 20:00:10 GMT
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baxter_a@wehi.dn.mu.oz writes:

>In article <1991Jun21.191049.27246@mnemosyne.cs.du.edu>, bmaple@isis.cs.du.edu (Bob Maple) writes:
>>> How is the Supra Word-Sunc HD controller for the A2000?
>> 
>> I don't know about the 2000 controlers, but their 500/1000 controlers are
>> trash.  I had an ol 4x4 for my 1000 and was totaly disapointed; it was

>I agree with this statement, too.

I have a Supra 500XP and I am VERY pleased with it.  It is MUCH newer than the
4x4 series.  I suspect that their newer generation 2000 controllers are nearly
the same product as the 500XP.

>> dreafully slow, and had a thing about FREEZING the computer anytime I accessed
>> the hard drive.  While loading things my mouse pointer wouldn't move, and
>> I also ran a BBS at the time so anytime I did any work, the user was stopped
>> until I was done.  I also owned and know many people who still do own 500
>> controlers and they aren't much better.  I have a friend who cannot download
>> to his hard drive with JRComm because the controler barfs at something and
>> gives him TONS of errors anytime he goes to write to the HD.

I have a USR DS modem and I get 1650 cps downloading directly to the hard drive
and I have NEVER had a problem.  I have never had the hard drive lock or any
other problems with the drive.  I plugged it in and have used it ever since
without a hitch.

>I had someone within Supra steal my cheques twice. The second time they 
>refused to return the cheque or provide the goods.

On the other hand, I have received excellent technical support from them.
They even returned my call when I had a question about RAM chips.

>I recommend you avoid them.

>> 
>> Spend the extra money and get a Xetec or a GVP..or SOMETHING else!
>> --
>>  ........................

>Sound advice.

I had a Microbotics Hardframe on my 2000 which I was very pleased with, but 
it also cost more at the time.  I wouldn't count out Supra until you've
looked at their NEWER controllers.

Please note that I do not represent Supra in any way, shape or form.  I just
felt that with all the bad comments, a good experience was in order!

>...................................................
>>  : Bob Maple, The Brazilian : "If Milli Vanilli fall in a forrest, does  //:
>>  :   bmaple@nyx.cs.du.edu   : someone else make a sound?"            _  // :
>>  ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::........................................\\//..:

>Regards Alan

	-Jay-