HD's go bad
22-Aug-95 02:41:47
Sb: #186283-HD's go bad
Fm: Bruce . Pearson 102401,1633
To: David Rhoten 71450,2654
The problems with Micropolis drives, especially, the 4G, are legend. Micropolis
knows they have problems, but, of course, can't admit it. It stems from their
difficulty in securing sources of reliable media and heads. They're small fry
compared to many of the other drive manufactuers and wind up having to take the
left-overs in many cases.
On the other hand, their 9G drive is the best in the industry. Unlike the
smaller capacity drives, they are 5 1/4" media, don't push the technical
envelope like the small media and are consequenty much more reliable.
Regards,
BP