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From: beilke@puff.wisc.edu (Matt Beilke)
Newsgroups: net.micro.amiga
Subject: Re: Tan versus blue floppies
Message-ID: <278@puff.wisc.edu>
Date: Wed, 29-Oct-86 23:26:18 EST
Article-I.D.: puff.278
Posted: Wed Oct 29 23:26:18 1986
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References: <1029@navajo.STANFORD.EDU> <313@neoucom.UUCP>
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Summary: Re: Is There a difference...

In article <313@neoucom.UUCP>, wtm@neoucom.UUCP (Bill Mayhew) writes:
>
> ...
> I've used lots of "tan" and "blue" floppies, both from Sony, and
> have not noted any statistical difference in quality.  The "tan"
> Sonys were even bulk-packed, and didn't even say "Sony" on the
> stainless steel sliding part; to make matters worse they were only
> $1.49 each (they were designed for OEMs).  Still the "tan" ones do
> just as well.

  I really don't think the color actually makes a difference, after
all it's just the plastic surrounding the actual disk.  The important
thing to consider when purchasing disk(ette)s is the manufacturer.
In other words, buy from a reputable company (i.e., Maxell, Sony, etc.)
and stay away from the no-names, and disks that you know are of
cheap quality (i.e., BASF, Verbatim, Brown Disk, etc.).

> 
> The main thing is to worry about making sure that you buy 2S2D
> diskettes, as the 1S2D may eventually shed oxide (and your data)
> off the unpolished side.
> 

  This is also VERY important.  Don't you realize that those single
sided disks are single sided for a reason?  One side did not pass the
quality test!  So if you are willing to risk your data and/or programs
to a defective disk, well, all I can say is, tough luck if you lose it.

  -Matt