HP SureStore 602es Again, this drive uses the ever
popular Phillips CD2600 engine -- in fact, the
very same unit behind the Traxdata 2600.The only real difference is the front panel. The tray doesn't have a flap, but the end of the tray itself fills the gap. This actually makes for a much sturdier tray, as the end is obviously bigger and thicker than it would be if there was a flap, but it also makes it more susceptible to jarring. The panel also has a decent set of lights, including a special "writing" one. There are some differences on the rear too. The unit uses the standard SCSI-2 connector -- the really small one with a metal shield. As most old SCSI interfaces on the Amiga use a 25-way D-type connector, you will need a different cable. Also, power is supplied by a strange DIn-type arrangement. A small kettle-lead to DIN socket transformer box is supplied, but you might not want such a thing cluttering up your desk. And if you do opt for this drive, make sure you get the es model, not the ep, which is a strange parallel one for PC users. As this unit costs over �100 more than the Traxdata one supplied by Gasteiner, it brings into the question the common claim that Amiga dealers are "ripping people off" when it comes to generic hardware. |
| Overstyled, overpriced, but sturdy and solid. And it's got lots of lights. |
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