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#Which CD-ROM

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#125495From: Scott BesselDec 18, 1993 8:45 PM

I am looking at getting a CD-ROM drive. I am wondering what is the story with the double speed units, do I need on for my Amiga? – What specs are going to assure the maximun compatability with my Amiga and available software. I am looking to go as inexpensive as possible. I will mount it external in my own box on my A3000. After going to Fry's Electronics to look at the Texel $149 special I got really confused seeing all the other models and specs. Thanks Scott Bessel // Amiga… Via AutoPilot \\// never having to set your IRQ

#125516From: Gary Vander MeiDec 19, 1993 1:42 AM

Scott, Unless you feel you are going to get into Multi-Session Photo-CD's, get the Texel. Heck, for $149 how far can you go wrong… // Gary Vander Mei on Auto-Pilot \X/

#125574From: Brian CowanDec 19, 1993 5:02 PM

Well, I'd be check the ROM version on the drive, some older Texel drives just DID NOT LIKE co-existing with hard drives. Specifically v1.04-1.08. V. 1.09 will usually work, and 1.1 is supposed to be their "Latest and greatest." I Had the DM-5024 (External) running for 6 months on my 3000. And it seems to work fine on my Brand New 4000 courtest of a GVP 4008 Controller. Brian Brian

#125595From: Gary Vander MeiDec 19, 1993 10:05 PM

Brian, I believe the "co-existing problem" you mention with hard drives is the fault of the Amiga's Western Digital SCSI chip. If you replace it with the current revision '-08' these problems seem to go away. On one of my 3000's I have running two Maxtors, a Quantum and two NEC Intersect CD-Rom drives. With the -04 proto IC, this 3000 came with, I had problems with lock-ups. I have never had a problem since I upgraded this chip. Just something to keep in mind.. // Gary Vander Mei on Auto-Pilot \X/

#125713From: Brian CowanDec 20, 1993 9:44 PM

Ah, but when pressed, Texel will admit that their drives, before ROM version 1.09, would lock up when unsed in "multi-tasking" environments like OS/2. _Especially_ if the drive wasn't the only thing on the SCSI Bus. Brian Brian

#125726From: Gary Vander MeiDec 21, 1993 12:00 AM

Brian, Did Texel make any mention that they would send new ROM's to replace the 1.09's if requested? // Gary Vander Mei on Auto-Pilot \X/

#125820From: Brian CowanDec 21, 1993 9:04 PM

Basically, just call (with a visa or MC handy) and order it… Brian