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From: mbrown@dec3.osf.org (Mark Brown)
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Subject: Re: Looking for info on Dataframes
Summary: Good Stuff, Maynard!
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Date: 5 Jan 90 19:58:28 GMT
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In article <2904.25a3d200@vax5.cit.cornell.edu> syzy@vax5.cit.cornell.edu (Don Lee) writes:
>I would appreciate any information anyone has on SuperMac Dataframe hard
>drives 
>	- reliability compared to other brands

I own a DataFrame 30 (external), and I've used it for three years, no problems.
>	- length of warranty

Don't remember (which I consider a good sign).
>	- type of software it comes with

SuperSpool, SuperLaserSpool, DiskFit, Sentinel (SuperMac software).
>		- does the included software allow me to partition the drive

No partitioning software included...
>	- speed

Mediocre. Not too slow, but not blindingly fast, either.
>	- noise level (compared to a Jasmine - I've heard Jasmines and they
>	  are far too loud for me)

Normal - a little quieter than a Jasmine.
>
>	In general, I'd like to know its advantages/disadvantages over other
>name brands.

Sturdiness. Reliability. Friendliness.


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