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Re: [PLUG] Hardware, acquisition
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John Desmond wrote:
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> My current computer's hard disk is making 'need replacement' noises.
> Recommondations for preferred manufacturers and good sources for new
> drives (and other parts and pieces) sought. Local vendors preferred,
> mail order places also considered.
+1 for Newegg, usually great prices and fast shipping.
+1 for Provantage.com, similar
+1 for Pricewatch.com, but be prepared to do your homework here, the
"best price" is often flawed in some way, refurb, run out of someone's
garage, etc. Take best price +~10% for a reasonable guess.
I've used tigerdirect.com and zipzoomfly.com with no problems as well.
+1 for Western Digital, I've had *very* few problems with them.
-1 Seagate
-5 Maxstor
> Finally, at some point later this year, may get new computer.
> Recommendations for good vendors?
System76.com, Ubuntu only (no Windows), great stuff, other PLUG members
are also big fans. I will bring a Meerkat (non ION) for show-n-tell to
PLUG West on Monday if you care. Small shop, great support, see:
http://ubuntuforums.org/forumdisplay.php?f=341&order=desc
Good luck,
JP
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