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tls@cloud9.net (Thor Lancelot Simon) writes:

>                          [Quantum Grand Prix]  They really are 
>extraordinarily loud, but I actually intend to _use_ them, not _listen_ 
>to them, so I could care less.

There is specification deficiency in the earlier model Grand Prix drives 
that has been corrected. If the noise level is bothersome, direct 
inquiries to Quantum or the Quantum authorised dealer concerning replacement.


>I don't believe the Grand Prix has been discontinued, but I am interested 
>by your assertion that the 4207 is faster than the Atlas; it certainly 
>isn't on writes, and while I haven't extensively tested the Atlas, 
>preliminary tests with the 4GB model show over 9MB/sec on many long reads,
>a full 2MB/sec faster than the 4207 under the same conditions.

I've done extensive testing of Atlas drives and found them to be quite 
fast, I'm looking forward to benchmarking the 4207 series and will add 
the results to what I've made available via FTP at ftp.rahul.net in 
/pub/lps/hard-disk/performance/

The Hewlett Packard SureStore series also look competitive, I've just 
purchased several and I haven't seen any other drives that come with as 
much documentation or accessories for installation.
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