[Leica] Seeking Hard Drive Advice

[gregj_lorenzo at hotmail.com (Greg Lorenzo)]

Jim Nichols writes:
> 
> I need to add an additional hard drive to my Dell Dimension 4700. I am 
> seeking advice on the reliability of available SATA drives in the range of 
> 250 to 640GB. I have used WD and Seagate Barracuda drives in the past, but 
> find disturbing comments on the web on the reliability of their present 
> products.
> 
> I'm not out for blazing speed or a giant size drive. But, reliability is 
> uppermost in my mind. Cool operation and low noise would follow.
> 
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA


Jim,

 

 purchased several hard drives in the last couple of months. Both Seagate 
Baracudas and Hitachis. I think the Hitachis have the edge on build quality 
and reliability right now. Of 7 Seagate drives 4 had firmware issues.

 

Greg Lorenzo

Calgary, Canada
                                          
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