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From: rona@hpdml93.HP.COM (ron abramson)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st
Subject: Re: Hard disks
Message-ID: <480011@hpdml93.HP.COM>
Date: 21 Dec 88 22:11:34 GMT
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Organization: HP Disk Memory Division - Boise, ID
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Steve Yelvington writes:

 
> I'd like to hack together a low-budget hard drive. What I'm thinking of is:
>   * Atari's host adaptor, which at least one dealer will sell me for $60.
>   * Adaptec 4000, which I think Computer Surplus will sell for around $80.
>   * An ST-506-type 10MB hard disk, which I see advertised for around $90.
>   * ICD's formatting software, which is free.
>   * A case from a junk electronics shop.
>   * Cables, which I may be able to scrounge.
>   * A power supply (cost unknown). 
  
> The whole package should be up and running (if it runs at all) for under $300.
  
Yes, I think that you should go ahead and build your own drive if you've
got the time.  However, I personally wouldn't bother buying a 10 MB
drive.  How much more would a 20 MB cost you?  If the answer is $50-$70
I would go ahead and buy the extra capacity up front.  You'll probably
want it before long.

					Good Luck!

					Ron Abramson

P.S. Last time I checked, my opinions were my own, but I could be
mistaken.