TheGreatGrapeApe
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Well actually they aren't all crap, just a hgher than normal percentage die. The typical failuer rate is one thing (2-5% IIRC) and these drives are experiencing like 3+ times the normal failure rate, part of it had to do with the bearings (once again IIRC).
Your drive could last as long as any other drive, however they are just notoriously less reliable. Just like Powercolor in the graphics card world, they have a higher rate of incidents, but it doesn't mean al of them are crap, just don't be surprised when the worst does happen if it does. I wouldn't worry about it until you (if you ever do ) get some indication of it failing.
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Your drive could last as long as any other drive, however they are just notoriously less reliable. Just like Powercolor in the graphics card world, they have a higher rate of incidents, but it doesn't mean al of them are crap, just don't be surprised when the worst does happen if it does. I wouldn't worry about it until you (if you ever do ) get some indication of it failing.
- You need a licence to buy a gun, but they'll sell anyone a stamp <i>(or internet account)</i> ! - <font color=green>RED </font color=green> <font color=red> GREEN</font color=red> GA to SK
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