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Subject: Re: SCSI HDs info?
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 1996 07:25:52 GMT
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> Because they're cheap :)
> Anything wrong with Micropolis drives?
> The HP is just as cheap, but the Micropolis sounds good - fast
> SCSI2, 8.5ms, 7200rpm.

Actually, every HD you posted on that list are cheap ;) I personally
don't care for Micropolis' because I don't think they last very long. My
IBMs and HPs have lasted longer than my Micraps..

> What sort of performance did you get from the HP, Fireball and
> TR850S? I have heard that Fireballs are fast, but I don't know about
> the others. (these were also picked by price)

Quantum is definitely faster of the 3.. If you have the $$$ go with
Seagate.. I also like Fujitsus...