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From: jko@ecsvax.UUCP (Jonathan K. Ocko)
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Subject: Re: SyQuest hard disk
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Date: Sat, 21-Sep-85 20:04:31 EDT
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> I am seriously considering getting a 5MB SyQuest removable cartridge hard disk,
> along with a Xebec 1210A controller for my Zenith Z-158, which is IBM PC com-
> patible.  I am interested in this disk drive because for my application I need
> something that will not get damaged so easily with a power outage.  I don't
> have money right now to buy a continuous-duty battery-backed power supply,
> which is really what I need.  Does anyone have any comments on this setup?
> Eventually, I would like to get a hard disk proper, such as the one advertised
> in BYTE by CORE International, which is made by Control Data.  Unfortunately,
> the 21MB size, which is the smallest one they have, costs $1500, and it doesn't
> quite yet work with an IBM PC, only with an AT.
> --
> Samuel A. Figueroa, Dept. of CS, Univ. of KY, Lexington, KY  40506-0027
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> 
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:I would urge you to avoid Syquest removeable cartridges,   
for I have found them to be incredibly unreliable.  I used
one in a Tecmar Expansion chassis.  The first one I had literally
burned up after about 5 months of use.  I bought another one from
Tecmar since the Syquest warranty had expired, and this second one
could never get up to speed.  Tecmar sent me another three drives
all of which had some problem or another.  Eventually, because my
chassis was still under warranty, send me one of their QIC-60H 60
meg tape backups in place of the Syquest.  This speaks well of Tecmar
but not of Syquest.
In checking around with some local retailers, I found that
they had also had some problems with Syquest drives.  Others, may
have had better luck.  If you get good feedback from others, I would
nonetheless suggest that you don't use the removeable drive the same
way you would a hard disk.  It just doesn't seem intended to stand
up to constant use.
	The usual disclaimer: I am not associated with either Tecmar
	or Syquest.
		Jonathan Ocko
Department of History
			North Carolina State University
				Raleigh, NC
		(919) 737-2484
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