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Re: Maxtor SCSI 245MB HD for sale: $225/offer

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From: Justin Slauson
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 1994 18:54
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In article <Cp0Lxu.35D@ucdavis.edu>, ez043483@dale.ucdavis.edu () wrote:

> : Quantum 240's go for ~ $240 new + shipping.
> : I'm asking $225 for this drive, + 1/2 shipping (in US)
> 
> Is this a joke? A used hard drive @ $15 reduction. Woa, you're really 
> ready to take a loss on this one, pal.

	Also, Maxtor isn't the same quality as a Quantum.  In my experiences they
die a lot sooner than a Quantum.  One advantage is a Maxtor will start
malfunctioning periodically after about five years.  A Quantum will last
much longer, but when they go, they're dead!

-Justin

-- 
"If people built buildings like I write programs then the first woodpecker
that came along would destroy civilization."
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From: Slauson.4@osu.edu (Justin Slauson)
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Subject: Re: Maxtor SCSI 245MB HD for sale: $225/offer
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