In a message dated 7/27/02 12:20:19 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< ... Now I want to replace it, but I'd like some advice -- Has anyone else had problems with a Maxtor disk? >> The 7200 rpm 60 GB true Maxtors have been exceptionally reliable. I presume your 80 GB is a 5400 rpm unit. This is from a completely different series. >> Should I try to turn it in under warranty and have Maxtor replace it? >> Absolutely ... invoke Maxtor's "no questions asked" warranty provisions. The manufacturing date is on your drive. The Maxtor warranty on UATA drives is actually 3 years and 3 months as Maxtor allows 3 months for the drive to flow through the distributor/dealer/end-user chain. The end of warranty month is also on your drive. >> Or should I cut my losses and buy a different brand? >> Sadly, the two most reliably drives in years have been IBM's 60GXP (60 GB maximum capacity) and Maxtor's DiamondMax Plus 60 series (also 60 GB maximum capacity) ... both of which are out of production, each having been replaced by drives with 120 GB maximum capacity (the 120GXP in IBM's case). The jury is still out on these two 120 GB maximum capacity drive series. Nevertheless, I'd take Maxtor's replacement. But, it may be a Quantum/Maxtor (IOW, not a true Maxtor). -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
