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#Apple300CD-ROM Driver

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#50632From: Ted SherJun 15, 1993 7:40 PM
Dear Al, Thanks for your prompt reply. How do you feel it compares with other CD ROM devices on the market? I was a little disappointed that other members of the forum did not volunteer with their opinions as quickly as you. Before I make a major investment, I always like to get as much information as possible in order to make a semi-intelligent decision. Thanks again!!! Ted
#50650From: Cheinan MarksJun 15, 1993 10:59 PM
Ted, I just got an Apple CD300, and yes it is discounted. The computer "Superstores" in my area (Washington DC) sold it at a discount, and three days after I bought mine at $599, the price dropped here to $499. Happily, the store gave me the difference :-). Email me for details if you want. As for performance, I'm fairly happy with the drive. It runs QuickTime movies from the QT developer's CD beautifully. I'm having a problem right now mounting an ISO-9660 CD-ROM. I'm planning to call my dealer tomorrow, so I'll try and let you know how the support goes. From past experience with Apple, I'm not very optimistic. Cheinan P.S. If anyone can tell me why I can't mount an ISO9660 disc, I'd be grateful. I have a 5 MB IIsi running 7.1 with CD-ROM driver 4.0.2, and the foreign access extension as well as high sierra and ISO extensions in my extension folder. It mounts HFS CDs and plain audio CDs just fine.
#50897From: Ted SherJun 19, 1993 1:09 PM
Dear Cheinan, Thanks for the information. Pardon my CD ignorance, but what exactly is "mounting an ISO 9600 CD-ROM"? In additon,what is an HFS CD? Just when I feel that I may have mastered Elementary Mac101, another subject appears for which I have absolutely no clue!!!!! Ted
#50958From: Satoshi TakeshitaJun 20, 1993 9:27 AM
ComuUSA in Boston sells it at $389 plus tax yesterday. I am going to buy it. Satoshi
#50845From: Al HeynnemanJun 18, 1993 5:50 PM
Ted, The Apple CD300 is excellent. It's Photo CD multi-session compatible, is dual speed, it's backed by frequent software upgrades from Apple, and they just reduced the price! Go for it! Also, the Macintosh traffic here is very slow. You might have better luck over on the Mac forums. Cheers, Al