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From: sk2f+@ANDREW.CMU.EDU ("Seth D. Kadesh")
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: THE FINAL WORD ON 3.5 DISK DRIVES
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Date: 13 Mar 89 01:34:08 GMT
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There was an article in (I think) the November '88 issue of A+ which said
exactly what works with what, but from
memory:

  FOR ALL THE CONFUSED PEOPLE OUT THERE (I know, I was one :-)

DRIVE           WORKS ON                WITH
=====           =========               =====
Apple 3.5       GS, (any) Mac           plugs directly in
Unidisk 3.5     GS, Apple II(e)         plugs directly in GS, uses controller
card for II
Central Point
  3.5 Drive     any II, any Mac         controller card for II, plug in directly
for Mac

(NOTE: I don't know what works on a IIc, IIc+ as I do not work with them.
Rather than posting incorrect info, I chose not to include them.  Check out the
A+ article [I'm pretty sure it was Nov '88,])

Reliability
=======
The Central Point drive is not reliable on the GS.  The controller card does not
perfectly emulate Apple's drivers; as a consequence, many commercial software
products will NOT boot.  This may have changed (Central Point Software updates
the roms sometimes), but it is recommended that you test the drives with your
favorite software.

The Apple brand drives should have no problems (other than a slightly slower
speed for the Unidisk on a GS).

The new Applied Engineering drive should be interesting - plugs directly into
the GS (should be 100% compatible) and retails for at least $100 less than the
Apple 3.5 drive.  DO NOT BUY ONE UNTIL YOU HAVE TESTED YOUR SOFTWARE ON IT!!!

Try saying "Apple 3.5 drive"
Doesn't it sound funny.....?

 - seth
   tHe mAd ScienTisT,
   and other carnations.