From: Bill Morrow (penzance_at_gate.net)
Date: Mon Jun 10 2002 - 00:02:37 EDT
jon..
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Cordially, :-)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon A. Solworth" <solworth_at_parsys.cs.uic.edu>
To: <thinkpad_at_cs.utk.edu>
Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2002 2:36 PM
Subject: Hard Drive Upgrade for 600E
> I have a 600E and I'd like to upgrade the drive to a 30GB
> (hopefully much quieter drive). I have a few questions:
>
> . Do the IBM Fluid Bearing drives stay relatively quiet
> over time?
so far..
the MTBF is a calculated value.. not one reached after testing for 300,000
hours.. :-)
>
> . Are there any compatibility issues to worry about (IBM service
> just upgraded my bios)?
no, but why limit yourself to a 30gig..
40gig is not much more in price..
>
> . What are good vendors to buy from? I'd like to make sure I
> get a factory new drive and if not much difference in price with
> manufacturers warranty.
uhmm, here i shall remain quiet.. :-)
>
> thanks,
> Jon
> --
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> Jon A. Solworth
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