On Sep 29, 2011, at 3:30 PM, JohnV wrote: > I use this machine (a retired video production system) for audio production. > > The discs coming out of the current internal drive are progressively flakey > on all playback CD decks and so I need something that WORKS. > Is it reasonable to replace it with a current internal replacement... choices? > > or just get an external drive and let it be?
If it's running OS X *any* ATA drive will work, there are a lot available for $20 and up. If you're using 10.4 or below, you may have to install Patchburn for it to be fully supported, in 10.5 any drive that met the standards works. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
