Re: [ale] Who has the best drives? Was Re: [ale] Just an FYI for those using UDMA

[Michael Smith]

I definitely agree with you on SCSI but I strongly disagree with you about 
Western Digital.  I have had between 10 and 15 WD on machines at home and I 
would say that 5 out of those 15 developed bad blocks with a year or 2.  I 
think they are a lower quality or maybe I have just had bad luck with 
them.  If I had a bit more money and they had easier availability, I would 
probably buy IBM drives.  My wifes machine has been up nearly 2 years in a 
fairly warm and dusty room.  If a drive can hold up in those type of 
surroundings then they got to be pretty good.  

> Just my two cents worth. I have always preferred SCSI drives but when
> it comes to IDE drives I have NEVER had a good experience with Maxtor
> drives. I know we are all prone to being biased towards certain brands
> but the first PC I ever owned had a Maxtor in it and I always had
> touble with that drive. Replaced with a Seagate and no more problems.
> Had little problems with WD drives also. Can only wish Micropolis had
> stayed around longer.  (I still have Microp drives in use) Every time I
> have tried to go back to a Maxtor drive I have had problems. So I just
> stick with Seagate whenever possible. Lets try to lead off with a new
> thread. What are your favorite drives? IDE and SCSI flavors.
> 
> My votes:
> 
> For SCSI its definately Seagate
> For IDE Seagate or Western Digital
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