"spudnuty" wrote in message
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This listing of the worst HDs rates Western Digital at the top:
http://www.driveservice.com/bestwrst.htm
I personally have 3 WDs in my junk box that have come out of my own and
clients computers. (one makes a noise like a chain saw and is very
undependable) Quantum Fireballs are not far behind.
Richard


I've used WD drives off and on for about 15 years, they've produced a couple
turds but they've been the most reliable overall that I've ever dealt with.
Seagate has made some very good drives as well, though I had a rash of 2GB
SCSI failures several years back though they have excellent warranty
service. By far the worst I've experienced is Maxtor, I've sworn them off a
couple times, then more recently was convinced to try one of the newer ones
and it failed just after the (only year long) warranty expired, never again,
every single Maxtor I've ever owned has failed. The WD in my box now is
humming right along, replaced the last WD which never failed either, just
got too cramped.