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- From: spt@acsu.buffalo.edu (Scott P. Toenniessen)
- Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
- Subject: Re: Tandy Hard Drives
- Message-ID: <BxMEF4.3KE@acsu.buffalo.edu>
- Date: 12 Nov 92 20:33:02 GMT
- References: <721286189.F00002@tdkt.kksys.com> <TDP4TB3w165w@coyote.datalog.com>
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- In article <TDP4TB3w165w@coyote.datalog.com> leonard@coyote.datalog.com (Leonard Lorden) writes:
- >Alan.Moorman@f31.n282.z1.tdkt.kksys.com (Alan Moorman) writes:
- >
- > You're probably thinking of IBM compatible drives. The TRS-80 cannot
- >utilize today's modern (and cheaper) hard drives. Even the latest hard
- >drives from Misosys start at over $200 for 5megs. If you've managed to
- >stick an IBM/compatible drive on TRS-80, I know SEVERAL people who would
- >like to know specifics!
- >
-
- The MISOSYS drives use pure, IBM compatible controllers. A $75 host
- adaptor to allow the controller to plug into the TRS-80 adds modestly
- to the cost. The external drive case and power supply adds a good
- chunk. Considering that the software and a real time clock are included,
- its not that bad of a deal. Yes, it's more than a typical IBM drive
- package installed internally, but your not getting a case and power
- supply. The MISOSYS drive and controller can be removed from the case
- and installed in an IBM. This allows a user who upgrades to an IBM
- to recycle the hard drive.
-
- BTW: The smallest drive MISOSYS makes is 20Meg. The 5Meg units they
- carry were made by Aerocomp and use a TRS-80 specific controller.
-
- Scott
-