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#Dbl Speed Toshiba 3104

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#42087From: Steven TackMar 6, 1993 1:57 AM

I know that this question has probably been asked 16 billion times, but I haven't seen it specifically yet. The question is, what do I really need to hook the double speed Toshiba CD-ROM to my system? I have asked the question 3 times and have received (yep, you guessed it), 3 different answers. 1. A friend said I would need a $250 SCSI-2 interface. (a mail order company said the same) 2. The above mail order company also said that a Pro Audio Spectrum 16 would also work. (which is $189…?!?!) 3. A different mail order company claims that a $120 controller will work. I have a Sound Blaster Pro, but the person I talked to at Creative Labs said I could only attach their CD to the SBPro. (no thanks) What can I do for the least amount of cash without sacrificing performance? THANKS!

#42130From: Leroy ChenMar 6, 1993 2:00 PM

The Toshiba 3401 is a SCSI-2 which will work with any SCSI controller, including real inexpensive 8-bit SCSI cards as long as you have the proper CD-ROM drivers. What will work and won't work on your CD-ROM is dependent on the Hardware, controller and CD-ROM reader as well as the software drivers. Both are equally important.

#42139From: Steven TackMar 6, 1993 5:54 PM

OK, thanks! It's always nice to save some $$$. It's safe to assume there are plenty of drivers for the Toshiba, right? So I'm looking at $490 for the drive and $120 for the interface – just over $600. Not too bad for the best one, eh? I recently saw an ad for the double speed Toshiba for $399. Does that sound suspicious or are they really getting that cheap?

#42162From: Nill ToulmeMar 6, 1993 10:20 PM

>I recently saw an ad for the double speed Toshiba for $399. Where? Nill

#42171From: Leroy ChenMar 7, 1993 4:30 AM

I'd say that's either a really cheap price for the internal version of the 3401 or it's probably a price for the 3301, the older version, 325ms 150kb CD-ROM reader.

#42505From: Trantor SystemsMar 10, 1993 1:43 AM

You can always buy a Trantor T130 SCSI card complete with the SCSIworks! package that supports the Toshiba 3401 drive. It lists complete with the software package for $99.

#42531From: Phil ShatzMar 10, 1993 12:39 PM

I just put a 3104 into my PC and the difference over the Creative MMUK is really astounding. This sucker is fast!!!!!!!!