Sune Kristensen wrote:
As far as I remember it was only the 75GXP and maybe the 60GXP that had the error, and got the nick "Deathstar".
Absolutely correct. 60GXP was more trouble than previous IBM drives, but 75GXP was even worse. My first 75GXP lasted about 2 months. Its exact replacement went well over a year. That was replaced under warranty with a Hitachi that is approaching a year old now (or is that two?).
The should be no problem with the 120GXP or the Hitachi models!
No more so than with anything else. I've had dismal experience with everything for the past 3-4 years: Quantum, Seagate, Maxtor, IBM, Hitachi. The only reason WD & Samsung are missing is I won't buy them. Fujitsu I've been too chicken to try. If you can, try to buy something with a manufacturer's warranty that is longer than the unacceptably short current one year standard. Longer warranties generally accompany better QC. Note most SCSI HD warranties remain 5 year. -- "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." Psalm 33:12 NIV Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 Felix Miata *** http://members.ij.net/mrmazda/