KR> i have been debating buying a dat drive, i dont think that i have the 
KR> patience to put 4375 floppies through the machine. i may be going to the us 
KR> later this year, so i'll get one there unless a cheap one comes up before 
KR> hand.

How much do you save by buying on in the USA?

BL>>   BTW, what hard disc did you end up buying? Is there a good brand,
BL>> or a fast one, or are they all the same now? I see 2.1Gb is down to
BL>> $300+ fitted or $280 on-yer-own. That's cheaper than floppies!

KR> i bought a quantum fireball sp 4.3 gig for $500 from a fast talking east 
KR> european in auburn. 

Shit, cheaper than Yum Cha up the road.  And apparently Quantam had a RRP
of $560 for a 6.5 gig drive!!!  That's 8.6c/meg!  BFN.  Paul.
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