I just finished installing an IBM 20GB (model 40GN) drive in my Wallstreet and I can't believe how quiet it is, replacing the small-airplane-sounding IBM 10GB drive. I can hardly tell it's running now. It's $89 now at googlegear.com plus shipping, and add tax if you live in CA.
-- JSH > Date: Tue, 04 Jun 2002 22:00:59 +0000 > Subject: Noisy Wallstreet hardrive > From: "richard windeyer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > 'Morning/evening everyone, > > A few months ago, I purchased a refurbished 300MHZ/256RAM/DVD Wallstreet PB > which came with an IBM DYLA-28100 8.1-GB, 2.5-Inch IDE Hard-Disk Drive. The > drive, it turns out, is surprisingly(?) loud. It spins down fine, but the > hard drive needs to spin pretty continuously most of the time for what i'm > doing (audio mosly). > > Initially, I thought I could live with the constant whirring, but as I am > doing more and more live audio work, I need to find a relatively low-cost, > silencing solution -- ie. replace the drive?? > > Has anyone had a similarly noisy experience with this type of drive? > Given the CPU speed, can anyone suggest a much quieter (yet equally > sizeable/GB) drive model? > > Many thanks. > > Richard -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
