[mythtv-users] A warning about Samsung HDDs

[mark]

I've had a 40 Gig Seagate ATA drive running in my cheapo server
serving webpages for years.  24/7/365, and I think it cost $50.

On Monday 31 October 2005 03:36 am, Lee wrote:
> >I just wanted to post a very unpleasant experience as a warning to
> >anyone looking for storage.
> >
> ><snip>
> >
> >If you're looking for an HDD, I'd have to recommend you avoid Samsung.
>
> On the other hand, I've had a 160GB Samsung in my house server for over
> a year, on 24/7,
> always spinning, reading/writing 24/7, very quiet, never had a problem
> with it...
>
> Just replaced the Maxtor in my Myth box, as it was way too loud, with a
> 250GB Samsung...
>
> I've had 3 total fails with Seagate drives, over the course of two
> months a couple of years ago, and had my first Maxtor fail last week.
>
> So I'll still buy more Maxtors, but will never buy Seagate again...
>
> As usual, YMMV I guess...
>
> Lee
>
>
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