> of complaints about reliability problems with HP drives - apparently
> HP don't even make the drives, they just buy them in, often from
> Philips.

And who can tell where Philips get them from ? Thanks, I was musing
with someone earlier today about whether the logo matches the innards
of equipment

> Personally I use a Yamaha drive, these and Plextor seem the best
> thought of drives (but unfortunately more expensive).
> --
>
> Nigel.

But you get what you pay for. When it comes to tools I always try to
buy the best I can afford. Yamaha's been recommended more than
once to me off-list, I think I should start there

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