Experience with Toshiba 3 1/2 inch double sided drives?

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From: Tim Cook
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 1989 04:34

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Before I go out and buy one,

Has anyone out there got any first-hand horror stories on Toshiba 3 1/2 "
double sided drive mechanisms?  I am told they are "very reliable", but
then it was the person who would be selling me one who said that.

This would be a mechanism suitable for replacing an SF354 mechanism (single
sided).

I was offered a 6 month warranty if I installed the mechanism (into my own
modified SF354 case) myself, or a 12 month warranty if it was installed by
the dealer.  Are these values reasonable?  I'm looking at A$200 for DIY,
A$250 for dealer installed and 12 month warranty, or A$220 for DIY and 12
month warranty (presumably after the dealer has ratified the installation).

The Australian dollar currently buys about 77 US cents.

Any info appreciated.

--
Tim Cook     Systems Administrator, Victoria College Computer Services

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             intelligence to refrain from doing so.

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Subject: Experience with Toshiba 3 1/2 inch double sided drives?
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