b5u@psuvm.bitnet.UUCP (01/25/87)
I have had my Mac + since August. My first purchase of disks was Sony
1s/2d for $19. Upon moving up to college, I have been purchasing Kodak 2s/hd
disk for $23 (both prices for a box of 10). There are several brands
available here, and I have a couple of questions:
1. I have been buying Kodak based on the (twisted, possibly) logic that
Kodak may not be the first on the market, but when they bring their
version out, it is usually one of the best. Is there a real difference
in disk brands, or are they all the same? Are there those that are
fairly crash-proof, those that crash a lot, or don't 3.5's crash much?
2. My Mac+ having double sided drives, I have been sinking about $4 per
box of 10 for 2s disks. Does it matter? In other words, will the 1s
disks perform fine (and I can go to McDonalds with the $4), or should
I be safe (and invest the $4 in my homework). Will the 1s disks go boom
more often on the double sided drive?
In order to save the net a lot of loading (and my neck from being yelled
at for causing it), send replies via e-mail and I will summarize if there is
enough response to warrant it.
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George A. Brownfield
Aerospace Engineering '87
The Pennsylvania State University
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