goat@ucscb.UCSC.EDU (Glendower, goat of goats) (02/14/91)
...I keep hearing about how Connor Peripherals will unleash a (roughly) 500 megabyte IDE drive (3 1/2 inch?) for the same price as their comparable 200 megabyte drive... around 800 dollars. That's only $1.60 per meg!!!!! ...First, is this true? I have heard it in so many places.... Second, how do I get one (or get in line for one?) -- --------------=================-----------------------==============----------> Internet: goat@ucscb.UCSC.EDU "Last night I was cool at the pool hall, Bitnet: goat%ucscb@ucscc.bitnet I held the table for eleven games.... MOUNTAIN GOATS ARE WAY COOL, Nothing was easier than the first seven, L I WOULD LOVE TO BE ONE. :-) I beat a woman with vericose veins....." ..for a good laugh, rec.audio --Neil Young, "Sedan Delivery"
mra@srchtec.uucp (Michael Almond) (02/16/91)
In article <12291@darkstar.ucsc.edu> goat@ucscb.UCSC.EDU (Glendower, goat of goats) writes: > >...I keep hearing about how Connor Peripherals will unleash a (roughly) 500 >megabyte IDE drive (3 1/2 inch?) for the same price as their comparable >200 megabyte drive... around 800 dollars. That's only $1.60 per meg!!!!! I think your talking about the CP-3500/3504. It is a 510MB hard disk drive and has a suggested list price of $1,295.00. I ask about this on the net about 3/4 months ago, someone called Conner and asked them about the drive. They said it would be ready in about 6 months. I guess maybe they are a little ahead of schedule. > >...First, is this true? I have heard it in so many places.... > >Second, how do I get one (or get in line for one?) You can call Conner Peripherals at (408) 456-4500. -- Michael R. Almond (Georgia Tech Alumnus) mra@srchtec.uucp (registered) search technology, inc. mra@searchtech.com 4725 peachtree corners cir., suite 200 emory!stiatl!srchtec!mra norcross, georgia 30092 (404) 441-1457 (office)
alz@tc.fluke.COM (Al Weiss) (02/16/91)
In article <12291@darkstar.ucsc.edu> goat@ucscb.UCSC.EDU (Glendower, goat of goats) writes: >...I keep hearing about how Connor Peripherals will unleash a (roughly) 500 >megabyte IDE drive (3 1/2 inch?) for the same price as their comparable >200 megabyte drive... around 800 dollars. That's only $1.60 per meg!!!!! >...First, is this true? I have heard it in so many places.... >Second, how do I get one (or get in line for one?) Parts of the rumors are correct. Conner will be introducing the CP-3500 (SCSI version) and the CP-3504 (IDE version) this summer. However, my contact in Conner marketing says that they haven't nailed down the exact pricing yet and isn't hinting where it might fall. They are aware of the market so will be realistic. Its general specs are: 510Mb formatted, 12ms avg, 256kb look ahead buffer, 4.5W (!), 2.3 Lbs. Contact your local Anthem (800-359-3502) or Avnet (800-531-3387) distributer to get on the waiting list. Brochures are already available. In comparison, the CP3200 (200 meg) SCSI version lists currently for $1135, but deals can be found in the $700-800 range or maybe better if you look hard. The cost to the dealers was JUST reduced, probably in preparation for the CP-3500 intro. Conner may also put out a 300+ meg depopulated version of the 3500 for the in-between market. Hope that helps. -- Al Weiss alz@tc.fluke.com 206-356-5252 John Fluke Mfg. Co., Inc. MS-269 PO Box 9090 Everett, WA 98206-9090 USA
ray@ole.UUCP (Ray Berry) (02/17/91)
goat@ucscb.UCSC.EDU (Glendower, goat of goats) writes: >...I keep hearing about how Connor Peripherals will unleash a (roughly) 500 >megabyte IDE drive (3 1/2 inch?) for the same price as their comparable >200 megabyte drive... around 800 dollars. That's only $1.60 per meg!!!!! This drive was announced at Comdex. It does not yet seem to have made its way into distribution. (It may not be shipping yet.) The price Conner quoted was $1295 quantity one. I don't know how this translates to mail-order street pricing. Can anybody else speak authoritatively to this? If I recall correctly the Conner was spec'ed at 12 msec average access time and has a 256K internal buffer (IDE at least) with smarter management algorithms than the current models. Sounds like a winner. BTW, Conner doesn't have an exclusive here (although their pricing is more aggresive than some others). HP, Rodime, Quantum, Fujitsu, etc., have an- nounced similar drives. See the current issue (4 Feb 91) of EDN ( a trade mag for EEs) for a quick overview of these new drives. -- Ray Berry kb7ht uucp: ...sumax!ole!ray CIS: 73407,3152 /* "inquire within" */