cliff@gladys.UUCP (Cliff Elam) (08/20/87)
Let me start this discussion by saying OF COURSE I realize
that a serial tape drive would be slower than a bus driven
one. But I am trying to put a tape drive on my AT&T PC7300
and the only drives available are a ripoff (2K for a 23M
drive that's slower than a tax refund check?).
Of course the optimum solution would be a QIC-20 driver that
would let put a tape drive in place of the floppy. Heck, I
even have the source for a PD QIC-20 driver! Anybody know anything
about that?
In any case, I would like to know if there are any drives that
can be operated serially which are priced reasonably. I'd take
an educated guess and follow up from there with the manufacturer
if need be. I work for a F500 company and can often squeeze
our otherwise unavailable specs.....
Post away, but please mail too, as my news source is near a
black hole!
-Cliff Elam
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