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Re: Query Maxtor Drives

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From: Tim Simmons
Date: Thu, 14 Sep 1989 18:22
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From article <IZ3my4W00UhEABgHt=@andrew.cmu.edu>, by al1f+@andrew.cmu.edu (Andy A. Lee):
> has a mean-time-between-failure of 30,000 hours.  Isn't that a little low
> for hard drives?

No that is not low for hard drives it is about average, the highest
I have seen is 50,000 the lowest 15,000
> 
>      If you have any past experience or comment on Maxtor drives, 

I'm surprised you have never heard of Maxtor!, they are one of the
biggest names in HD's.  They make very good drives.  I don't think
that price is so great I have seen cheaper here in Silicon Valley,
but for your area it may be a good price.


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