[aus.mac] What's wrong with Rodimes?

ben@tasis.utas.oz (Ben Lian) (04/12/89)

Sorry to post this -- my e-mail to Alexis Rosen bounced a couple of times.

Alexis:

In article <1531@ccnysci.UUCP> you write:
>
>[deleted stuff about Wrens]
>are coming soon). Many manufacturers sell these drives, such as MicroNet.

Sorry to trouble you, but can you tell me if MicroNet sell Wrens in kits
or fully assembled + software?  Do they cost much?  Does MicroNet advertise
in the Mac rags?  I am seriously considering getting a IIcx, and having a
nice fast drive would be nice!

>The Rodimes don't even come close. DON'T put one on your server!!!

Oh oh....  What's wrong with Rodimes?  I have a 140 Plus and if there are
real problems with Rodimes then I want something else.  They are not the
fastest drives around, but my unit hasn't given me any trouble so far
apart from serious boot problems with my Mac Plus (but that is due to the
fact that my Plus has the original ROMS in it).  Incidentally, the
Rodime distributors over here in Australia have a ROM upgrade for the
1400RX HD assembly which apparently speeds it up considerably on the
Mac II.

Any information you can provide will be most welcome.

Thanking you,

-- bl




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