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mbarbet
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 Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 11:00 pm Post subject: Western Digital or Maxtor? |
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Hi!
I am shopping for an 80GB hard drive but could not decide between Western
Digital WD800JB and Maxtor 6Y080P0. Both have 8MB cache and cost about the
same. Which one is quieter and cooler? Are there any other brands/models
should I consider to? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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WooduCoodu
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 12:31 am Post subject: Re: Western Digital or Maxtor? |
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neither is quiet. look for the new samsung SP0802N or SP0812N. it's still
pretty new so you may have trouble finding it for a little while yet. the
SP0812N is supposed to be the 8mb cache version.
"mbarbet" <mbarbet@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Hi!
I am shopping for an 80GB hard drive but could not decide between Western
Digital WD800JB and Maxtor 6Y080P0. Both have 8MB cache and cost about
the
same. Which one is quieter and cooler? Are there any other brands/models
should I consider to? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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Hermes Conrad
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 1:34 am Post subject: Re: Western Digital or Maxtor? |
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Western digital at the mo,3yr warranty on them,Maxtor only give 1yr.On par
with each other as far as i can make out but if you want the extra 2yrs
warranty then go WD.Up to you,you pays your money and takes your choice.
"mbarbet" <mbarbet@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Hi!
I am shopping for an 80GB hard drive but could not decide between Western
Digital WD800JB and Maxtor 6Y080P0. Both have 8MB cache and cost about
the
same. Which one is quieter and cooler? Are there any other brands/models
should I consider to? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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Papa
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 2:26 am Post subject: Re: Western Digital or Maxtor? |
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I prefer Western Digital because I've never had any problems with them in
over 12 years. I recently purchased the WD800JB (80 GB HD with 8 MB cache)
for $81.50 from Newegg. Free shipping, no tax.
"mbarbet" <mbarbet@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Hi!
I am shopping for an 80GB hard drive but could not decide between Western
Digital WD800JB and Maxtor 6Y080P0. Both have 8MB cache and cost about
the
same. Which one is quieter and cooler? Are there any other brands/models
should I consider to? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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Papa
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 2:31 am Post subject: Re: Western Digital or Maxtor? |
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My WD800JB hard drive is VERY quiet. I cannot hear it even when running a
hard drive intensive program such as Defrag.
"WooduCoodu" <wooducoodu@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | neither is quiet. look for the new samsung SP0802N or SP0812N. it's still
pretty new so you may have trouble finding it for a little while yet. the
SP0812N is supposed to be the 8mb cache version.
"mbarbet" <mbarbet@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:bdsi70$2m3$1@license1.unx.sas.com...
Hi!
I am shopping for an 80GB hard drive but could not decide between
Western
Digital WD800JB and Maxtor 6Y080P0. Both have 8MB cache and cost about
the
same. Which one is quieter and cooler? Are there any other
brands/models
should I consider to? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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Tony Scott
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 2:52 am Post subject: Re: Western Digital or Maxtor? |
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Just 'lost' a Maxtor 80Mb 8mb drive yesterday. Part of a 0/1 RAID array, so
no data loss (yet).
The drive causes the highpoint controller to 'chime' an error tone - anyone
know if it is specific to the error type being encountered? Three 'warbles'
like a phone ring.
I will rebuild the array when the replacement drive arrives later this week.
Life of the drive - 6 months.
"Papa" <bikingis@my.fun> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I prefer Western Digital because I've never had any problems with them in
over 12 years. I recently purchased the WD800JB (80 GB HD with 8 MB cache)
for $81.50 from Newegg. Free shipping, no tax.
"mbarbet" <mbarbet@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:bdsi70$2m3$1@license1.unx.sas.com...
Hi!
I am shopping for an 80GB hard drive but could not decide between
Western
Digital WD800JB and Maxtor 6Y080P0. Both have 8MB cache and cost about
the
same. Which one is quieter and cooler? Are there any other
brands/models
should I consider to? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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Hoonoze
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 3:10 am Post subject: Re: Western Digital or Maxtor? |
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"mbarbet" <mbarbet@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:bdsi70$2m3$1@license1.unx.sas.com...
| Quote: | Hi!
I am shopping for an 80GB hard drive but could not decide between
Western
Digital WD800JB and Maxtor 6Y080P0. Both have 8MB cache and cost
about the
same. Which one is quieter and cooler? Are there any other
brands/models
should I consider to? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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I've had MANY more problems with Maxtors than Western
Digitals in the past, and will no longer use the former. |
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Kathy B.
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 5:43 am Post subject: Re: Western Digital or Maxtor? |
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"mbarbet" <mbarbet@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I am shopping for an 80GB hard drive but could not decide between Western
Digital WD800JB and Maxtor 6Y080P0. Both have 8MB cache and cost about
the
same. Which one is quieter and cooler? Are there any other brands/models
should I consider to? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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Neither! Go with Seagate's Barracuda ATA IV (ST380021A). It is 80GB and
claims to have:
- Best combination of performance, acoustics and robustness
- 3D Defense System to protect users' data and increase reliability
- 2.4 bels idle acoustics- the industry's best
- DiscWizard software for easy installation
- Best-in-class nonoperating shock for excellent reliability
No, I don't work for Seagate. But I intend to buy one of those. If anyone
thinks why I shouldn't choose the Barracuda ATA IV, let me know WHY.
K. |
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WooduCoodu
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 6:10 am Post subject: Re: Western Digital or Maxtor? |
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doesn't mean anything without knowing what other potential noise makers you
may have in that system. if quiet is a big concern WD is not a good choice.
www.silentpcreview.com
"Papa" <bikingis@my.fun> wrote in message
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| Quote: | My WD800JB hard drive is VERY quiet. I cannot hear it even when running a
hard drive intensive program such as Defrag.
"WooduCoodu" <wooducoodu@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:mklMa.31743$3o3.2309542@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
neither is quiet. look for the new samsung SP0802N or SP0812N. it's
still
pretty new so you may have trouble finding it for a little while yet.
the
SP0812N is supposed to be the 8mb cache version.
"mbarbet" <mbarbet@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:bdsi70$2m3$1@license1.unx.sas.com...
Hi!
I am shopping for an 80GB hard drive but could not decide between
Western
Digital WD800JB and Maxtor 6Y080P0. Both have 8MB cache and cost
about
the
same. Which one is quieter and cooler? Are there any other
brands/models
should I consider to? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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WooduCoodu
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 6:11 am Post subject: Re: Western Digital or Maxtor? |
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the barracuda IVs are quiet and reliable but they don't have very good
performance compared to other drives.
"Kathy B." <please@no.spam> wrote in message
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| Quote: | "mbarbet" <mbarbet@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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I am shopping for an 80GB hard drive but could not decide between
Western
Digital WD800JB and Maxtor 6Y080P0. Both have 8MB cache and cost about
the
same. Which one is quieter and cooler? Are there any other
brands/models
should I consider to? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Neither! Go with Seagate's Barracuda ATA IV (ST380021A). It is 80GB and
claims to have:
- Best combination of performance, acoustics and robustness
- 3D Defense System to protect users' data and increase reliability
- 2.4 bels idle acoustics- the industry's best
- DiscWizard software for easy installation
- Best-in-class nonoperating shock for excellent reliability
No, I don't work for Seagate. But I intend to buy one of those. If anyone
thinks why I shouldn't choose the Barracuda ATA IV, let me know WHY.
K.
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Papa
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 6:13 am Post subject: Re: Western Digital or Maxtor? |
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To be more specific, my system is quiet - period. If the WD was noisy, I'd
hear it.
On the other hand, if it IS noisy, but I don't hear it - I don't care. ;>)
"WooduCoodu" <wooducoodu@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | doesn't mean anything without knowing what other potential noise makers
you
may have in that system. if quiet is a big concern WD is not a good
choice.
www.silentpcreview.com
"Papa" <bikingis@my.fun> wrote in message
news:35nMa.73978$Io.6883839@newsread2.prod.itd.earthlink.net...
My WD800JB hard drive is VERY quiet. I cannot hear it even when running
a
hard drive intensive program such as Defrag.
"WooduCoodu" <wooducoodu@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:mklMa.31743$3o3.2309542@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
neither is quiet. look for the new samsung SP0802N or SP0812N. it's
still
pretty new so you may have trouble finding it for a little while yet.
the
SP0812N is supposed to be the 8mb cache version.
"mbarbet" <mbarbet@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:bdsi70$2m3$1@license1.unx.sas.com...
Hi!
I am shopping for an 80GB hard drive but could not decide between
Western
Digital WD800JB and Maxtor 6Y080P0. Both have 8MB cache and cost
about
the
same. Which one is quieter and cooler? Are there any other
brands/models
should I consider to? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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ToolPackinMama
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 6:19 am Post subject: Re: Western Digital or Maxtor? |
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mbarbet wrote:
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Hi!
I am shopping for an 80GB hard drive but could not decide between Western
Digital WD800JB and Maxtor 6Y080P0. Both have 8MB cache and cost about the
same. Which one is quieter and cooler? Are there any other brands/models
should I consider to?
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I like Seagate. They are very quiet. |
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Stacey
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 6:32 am Post subject: Re: Western Digital or Maxtor? |
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Tony Scott wrote:
| Quote: | Just 'lost' a Maxtor 80Mb 8mb drive yesterday. Part of a 0/1 RAID array,
so no data loss (yet).
The drive causes the highpoint controller to 'chime' an error tone -
anyone know if it is specific to the error type being encountered? Three
'warbles' like a phone ring.
I will rebuild the array when the replacement drive arrives later this
week. Life of the drive - 6 months.
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I had a customer loose an 80gig WD but sold a bunch and this was the first.
Great drives IMHO.
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Stacey |
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Al Smith
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 7:34 am Post subject: Re: Western Digital or Maxtor? |
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| Quote: | I am shopping for an 80GB hard drive but could not decide between Western
Digital WD800JB and Maxtor 6Y080P0. Both have 8MB cache and cost about the
same. Which one is quieter and cooler? Are there any other brands/models
should I consider to?
I like Seagate. They are very quiet.
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I'd stay away from Maxtor right now. I had a 60 gig drive fail a
while ago, and I wasn't the only one. Some design defect. Drive
makers go through cycles. A few years ago IBM was the best. Then
they had some problems with high failure rates. Now its Maxtor's
turn. Western Digital seems to be good at present. |
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David Walker
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 2:55 pm Post subject: Re: Western Digital or Maxtor? |
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| Quote: | Neither! Go with Seagate's Barracuda ATA IV (ST380021A). It is 80GB and
claims to have:
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A lot of drives 'claim' a lot of things - how many of them are entirely true
is a different matter. That said, I do believe the seagate is quieter, but
personally I prefer the reliability and performance of the Western
Digitals - they are the only drives I buy now, even if it does mean paying a
bit more of a premium for them.
David |
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