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Date:      Mon, 09 Feb 1998 21:38:26 -0800
From:      "Michael L. VanLoon -- HeadCandy.com" <michaelv@MindBender.serv.net>
To:        Jamie Clark <jamie@erinet.com>
Cc:        freebsd-hardware@FreeBSD.ORG
Subject:   Re: Exabyte Enspire NS8? Was: Q: Opinions on which Tape Drive to Buy? 
Message-ID:  <199802100538.VAA18331@MindBender.serv.net>
In-Reply-To: Your message of Mon, 09 Feb 98 23:26:49 -0500. <34DFD709.4BFC85B6@erinet.com> 

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>After looking at the Exabyte site, their Enspire NS8 (or Eagle NS8
>part-no. NS8-DSU-000) looks attractive.  It's a TR-4 Travan (QIC 3095)
>drive with 3 year limited warranty.  What experience have you had with
>this Tape drive in FreeBSD-stable?

Avoid travan drives.  Expensive tapes.  Cheap, slower, less durable
drives (versus DAT).

Of course, it's your choice...

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