In a message dated 10/10/01 3:39:05 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< I would recommend against WD drives, Slow, noisy, and unreliable IMHO. Go with an IBM 60GXP or Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 60, $138 + $8 shipping >> Incredibly, many WD drives are just IBM-designed drives which were made in a WD plant, FLASHed with WD firmware (in order no to violate certain IBM trade secret features) and "branded" WD. IBM actually sold the manufacuring tooling to WD for these drives, so even the symbols on the mechanical parts are the same. However, IBM's 60GXP series is unique to it and WD doesn't make that series. Maxtor's DiamondMax Plus is a very good drive. Right now, WD has the largest capacity, if one is willing to tolerate 5400 rpm and a poorer reliability record. IBM's 75 GB is the older 75GXP series, while the 60GXP series is actually the newer product. Currently a 60 GB max capacity for the 60GXP. My personal opinion ... and I am a Maxtor shareholder ... is IBM's 60GXP is currently the best drive on the market ... and it's the quietest, too. I have two 60 GB IBM 60GXPs in my G3/300 MT, and several Maxtors in other machines. Usual disclaimers, etcetera. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
