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From: swarren@rigel.uucp (Steve Warren)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Seagate ST296N + Trumpcard diskperf
Summary: seeking info
Keywords: Seagate, ST296N, Trumpcard, SCSI
Message-ID: <1100@convex.UUCP>
Date: 28 Apr 89 18:15:45 GMT
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Is anyone using an ST296N with the IVS Trumpcard?  I know ComputAbility
Consumer Electronics sells this combination as a kit, so surely someone
out there is using it.

Do you have diskperf results?  Also what memory are you using with the
combination?

Seagate also makes a 3 1/2" imbedded SCSI drive that formats to ~80 M.
I can't remember the name of it offhand, but is anyone using this drive?

I have heard of problems with some Seagate drives, but the 296 doesn't
appear to be one of the real problem drives. True/false impression?
Does anyone with real knowledge of this problem know if the 3 1/2"
drive is significantly less reliable than the 5 1/4" 296?

I know that you get what you pay for.  I'd just like to get as clear
a picture as possible of exactly what I'll be paying for.

Regards,
--Steve

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