On 10/9/02 2:23 PM, "Bruce Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Broadcast into the ether:
> Janice Best wrote: > >> Is there a way to get the info off the drive if it is in fact fried? >> (Estimated cost to do so would be helpful, too.) > > yes. Places like Drive Savers will do it, the cost varies by how much > data there is, and how much work they have to do to get at it. If it's a > matter of attaching a good controller and reading it off, that's cheaper > than if they have to disassemble the drive to read stuff off the > individual platters. It is really arbitrary, but it has nothing to do with technical operations. It is basically hourly. How many hours it takes the tech to get the data will reflect in the price. There are too many variables at play to simply say "if they have to remove the platters then it is x amount." > A quick visit to their web site shows they don't even hint at > costs...which is often a sign of 'If you have to ask...' They do giove > estimates over the phone. > <http://www.drivesavers.com> > However, people here at the U have used such services in the past and > the figure is in the vicinity of $1000 on up... Drivesavers is basically $800-$3000. Depending on how long the recovery takes and how fast you need the data back. > It's really a question of how valuable this data is to you... This is the best advice. How important is it to you. Important enough to back up on CD's in the future...probably. I have an account with Drivesavers and have been to their facility many times (They are close to me in Novato, CA) and if you decide to go that route contact me offlist. I can get you a discount, and a referral bonus. -- ============================================================== Kyle H. Hansen Apple Certified Technician Apple Solution Expert Macintosh Server Administrator [EMAIL PROTECTED] ============================================================== -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
