> Subject: Re: [PCI] Move to OS 9 > From: Ron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > I used to rely on Zip drives for back-up and storage of files too. Zip > drives and disks can be found cheap these days and will do the job for > you , but older SCSI external CD-R's can be found for about the same > price and the CD's are cheap, not to mention holding a lot more data. > > I still have my Zip drive but don't use it much since getting a burner. > But Zip disks can be re-written many times and still carry a lifetime > warranty from defects so if a disk stopped working, just call Iomega > and send it in for a replacement. > > Both Zip Drives and CD burners are good inexpensive options for you. > > Ron One of the most inexpensive options of all is a second hand scsi external HD for back up. (You can even get an 18G new later to fit in the case for about the price of a scsi zip drive). 1 and 2G ones are practically given away. well, they were when I last looked a year or so back! Fast, big, and you have something you can even put a an OS on to not only back up but use as a start up for diagnosis and defragging the main internal... David Elmo -- 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
