[Tfug] In need of hard drive info

Linux Media linuxmedia2 at aim.com
Sat Dec 27 13:59:14 MST 2008


Jim March wrote:
> Maxtor is Seagate's "bargain line" and I personally avoid.  I've also
> had recent trouble with a Hitachi and I don't have a lot of love for
> Fuji.  Toshibas are supposed to be decent.

The only drives I've ever had that died were Maxtors. And I've had 
several fail. The only Maxtors that didn't fail were a couple of 
external drives I used. But they were only accessed when I needed to do 
the occasional backup.

Good luck,
Rocco




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