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- From: lliou@sdcc3.ucsd.edu (Lily Liou )
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- Subject: micropolis, toshiba, gigabyte drives...
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- Date: 11 Jan 93 19:38:21 GMT
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- Hi, Netters!
-
- Well, it looks as if my search for "a few good drives" is turning
- into a bit of a survey.
- When our saga started out last week, I asked you all for your
- feelings about and experiences with the Micropolis 1598-15.
- Soon, I heard positive things about the Toshiba MK-538FB and
- then the Seagate 11200N and the Micropolis 2112.
- Well, I'd still like to hear more about these, particularly the
- Seagate and the Micropolis 2112.
-
- Here is a bit of a preliminary summary for those who may
- be interested in following the discussion:
-
- Micropolis 1598-15
- Plug and play, no problems overall. Formats to 1.0 GB with
- 512byte blocks. 14-15ms access time, good transfer rate.
- Old style 5.25" platters, not super-noisy, not silent when
- seeking. Manufacturer claims MTBF at 150kHrs. Price
- for internal drive is ~1500.
-
- TOshiba MK-5528FB
- Plug and play, no problems overall. Several enthusiastive
- supporters of this product wrote to me. Formats to 1.2 GB.
- IS the new 3.5" platter, so seek time closer to 10-11ms.
- Fairly noisy when seeking but silent sequential access.
- Has been reliable so far (18 mo. for one person). Priced
- at ~1400. Although I am most tempted to go for this one,
- based on current information. East Coast Electronics,
- the vendor I called, claims that 20 out of their 300 drives
- sold has had problems (over some unknown time period) and
- Toshiba's turnaround time for repairs is pathetic (90days)
- Good transfer rate.
-
- Seagate 11200N
- A newcomer to this survey. Supposedly runs at 5400 rpm
- for superior data transfer rate. Supposedly plugs and
- plays for NeXT according to a vendor. Formats to 1.0GB.
- Is the 3.5" size, I would assume at those rotation speeds.
- Priced at $1450 for the internal version.
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- I'd appreciate some information from users out there:
- Are you happy with your drive? Was it easy to install?
- Reliable? Good access speed? Noise? Any other comments?
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- Micropolis 2112
- This drive was reviewed in NeXTWorld Spring '92. The price
- has come down to $1450, same as the Seagate for the internal
- version. Another 3.5" platter. Seemed reasonably reliable.
- Formats to 1.0 GB. Plug 'n' Play. I heard one report that
- there might be a vibration problem. (No worse than rumors
- for the other drives however, and I'm not certain this is the
- model referred to).
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- User reports on this drive would also be appreciated.
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-
- Is there anyone out there who might have first-hand or second-hand
- comparison data between any of these drives or other comparable
- drives in this price range (or better, of course).
- Bad news reports are solicited also.
-
- I will post another summary/report in a few days, along with my purchase
- decision. And then I'll follow-up with an installation and
- performance report.
- Please let me know if you have any info pertaining to this
- subject. I appreciate all your help!
-
- -Lily Liou
- lliou@sdcc3.ucsd.edu
-
- e-mail to me for more details if you like
- post or e-mail if you have more info to share!!!!!
-
- disclaimer: I have nothing to do with any vendors or manufacturers
- mentioned. But I am interested in getting the best possible drive
- for my hard-earned money!
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