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c-sservaes.SPAM_BLOCK@TurboNet.com (Shaun) wrote:

>    I have a Performa 5200, and the Internal HD has recently given signs
> that it will soon fail.  I want to switch it with a cheap HD, but I don't
> know anything about HD's.  What is the difference between the IDE/AT, and
> the EIDE drives?  Will they both work in my machine?
> 
>    More specifically, will either if these work in my machine as a
> replacement to my current <800MB> pittiful HD:
>       �  Maxtor K0685120A(IDE/AT, 5.1GB, 3.5in)?
>       �  Maxtor K0183500A(EIDE, 3.5GB, 3.5in)?
> 
>    If anyone has used one of these drives sucessfully, or has another
> suggestion, I would appreciate it.  Thanks.
> 

Shaun-

If you're going to upgrade, I'd stick with the EIDE internal drives, which
is what your computer probably came with. Or, if you'd like to keep your
existing drive, just buy an external SCSI - more expensive, but no setup
headaches and possibly a little faster, too.

The biggest problem I think you'll run into is getting the drive properly
formatted. You can't hook up two IDE drives at the same time, so you may
not be able to format a new IDE drive by yourself. Your best bet is to
find a local Mac consultant in the phone book and ask his advice and
possible help with the formatting and installing process.

--James