Maxtor, or Seagate for 80GB S-ATA

[Canadian_Bacon]

I'm looking at getting an 80GB HDD from either Maxtor or Western Digital. They are both the same price. Any ideas on which on is better?

Thanks.

 

[sjonnie]

Maxtor

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[davemar14]

I would get a Western Digital. I have an old computer with a Western Digital from 1994, and it still runs fine 10 years later. I currently have an 800JB, and a 400BB, and both drives run very well.

 

[Canadian_Bacon]

I would get WD, however the store I'm getting it from doesn't offer a 80GB version. I've already spent a lot of money on other components so thats why I'm settling on either the Seagate or Maxtor-- So once again, Which of the two are better.

Thanks for the help.

 

[silverpig]

Western Digital hands down. 2 Maxtor drives have died on me, and the 3rd give me a "WARNING! IMMINENT HARD DRIVE FAILURE" message on boot up (not an important system mind you).

All of my WD drives are running quietly and quickly.

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[silverpig]

If it's seagate or maxtor then seagate

I have a 2.1 GB seagate drive from 1997-98 or so I think still running right here

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[jammydodger]

Another vote for the seagate.

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