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To: Terry Lambert <terry@lambert.org>
From: dennis@etinc.com (Dennis)
Subject: Re: mitsumi CD-ROM
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>> >> > I fail to see value in "disposable" hardware.  That's just wasteful.
In 
>> >> > the long-run, you end up spending _more_ than you did on just one piece 
>> >> > of good hardware.
>> >> 
>> >> While I agree with your comments about spending an extra buck or two
>> >> on things like SCSI, generally recouping the cost in reduced hair loss
>> >> and psychiatric sessions, I can't say agree that there's no point at
>> >> all in deliberately producing disposable solutions.
>> >
>> >The difference in price on drives is history (IMO), unless you are
>> >an idiot and buy from the wrong middleman.
>> 
>> Horse Hockey. Typical low-end 2 gig substem is $400 more for SCSI
>
>Are you not in the US?
>
>Buy a Computer Shopper, look up "Dirt Cheap Drives".
>
>Compare SCSI vs. IDE.
>
>You are apparently buying from the wrong middleman...

How about some numbers and model numbers, for example.
Surely you arent comparing drives of premium manufacturers
to off-brands?

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