For a raw device, that's correct. Just put a partition on it, format, and assign a drive letter--then the free version will be just fine.
> -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:hardware- > [email protected]] On Behalf Of Anthony Q. Martin > Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 7:40 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [H] Burn in for new HDs > > It seems one has to pay for this tester to use on a "Device". Is this > correct? I downloaded the free version but it wouldn't run on the > device connected via usb. I'm not a professional tech, so I'd rather not > pay, even though I do feel the need to try to ensure these drives are > good before ripping into them. > > On 11/22/2011 10:01 PM, Thane Sherrington wrote: > > At 09:27 PM 22/11/2011, Greg Sevart wrote: > >> I run Bart's Stuff Test in loop mode for 24 hours or 1 full cycle, > >> whichever > >> comes later. This goes through seq read/write, random read/write, and > >> half-stroke read/write for the entire drive to complete 1 loop. > >> > >> Far from perfect, but it makes me feel a little better about the > >> drive at > >> least. > > > > Yes, this is the best tester I've come across. You could also monitor > > SMART if your external case supports it. > > > > T > > > >
