CompuServe Messages

Hi Dennis, >> I thought Exabyte was coming out with (or maybe that is the 8505)… << With compression the 8505 can deliver up to 10 gigabytes… though with compressed images its pretty rare to get that much on a tape. Alot of people like the 8505, is half height as opposed to full height amoung other things. And the 8505 does replace the 8500 though as I said the 8505 has been around for awhile, I think about as long as the PAR. I'd look around for some other options just to convince yourself that the Exabyte in the long run is the way to go. Just in tape stock I think it pays for itself… mind you I use standard 8mm video tape for backup, and no compression. With compression theoretically you should use Data Grade tape which runs from between $15 – $25. On average the 8500 will go for 3 years without a service which is pretty good… I'm not sure about the 8505. James Coulter's got one, as do a few other people, you might ask… I think they're as happy with those units as I am with mine. <g> So even amoung Exabyte owners there's a little bit of a bias. 🙂 Hope this has helped… John