kiki@uhunix1.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu (Jack W. Wine) (04/25/91)
Thanks very much for all the comments and suggestions. This summary is posted
now because there are questions about the ASCI/SCSI protocols and TOS and
Amiga OS that would be better handled by this newsgroup.
Some people may be happy with the following price schedule obtained from a
TEAC distributor in Anaheim, CA, J.D. Hannam [(714) 632-3458]:
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| 2.88MB 3.5" SCSI | 1.44MB 3.5" SCSI
quantity | (FD-235JS-501) | (FD-235HS)
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1 $192 $157
2-10 $185 $151
50 $180 $147
100 $176 $144
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The single quantity prices are low enough so that a group purchase is not
necessary. The salesperson, Tim, at J.D. Hannam, also said that they have
only about 10 drives in stock and another shipment is expected in the third
week of May. They also have a pickup window, so you can fetch your drive
immediately.
Price quotes from Western Micro [(619) 453-8430] are about $30 higher in all
categories. There is an East Coast TEAC distributor, Krystal, with phone
number (212) 385-1900.
For people who prefer other manufacturers (Sony and Toshiba have indicated
that they do not make embedded-SCSI floppies):
Chinon (213) 533-0274
Citizen (213) 453-0614
Epson (213) 534-4500
Mitsubishi (213) 515-3993
Panasonic (408) 262-2200
Sony (408) 432-0190
Toshiba (714) 583-3000
YE Data (404) 446-8655
The following is a list of 4MB ED (Extra-high Density) disk distributors:
Azerty 800 888-8080
Digi. Stor. 800 232-DISK
Intec (317) 290-0500
Neamco 800 225-2478
Thanks again to everyone for the information, which is believed to be accu-
rate, but any correction and verification is welcomed.