I have PC here that has a failed Seagate drive from which I'm attempting to recover data. I didn't think much of it until I was browsing a forum I run and saw two of my members have both had the same problem within the last month. A quick google found this: http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/1050374/seagate-barracudas-7200-11-failing
The story is now a few months old but nevertheless it seems like these particular drives are on a slow fuse to oblivion.
Apologies if this has been posted before, I do recall a thread regarding failing hard drives but I can't locate it.
There was indeed, Zap, this is one them here (http://www.idnetters.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=13201.msg309685#msg309685)
I prefer to us Samsung drives now, the seem to be very reliable so far.
Quote from: Ray on Jul 21, 2009, 21:05:41
There was indeed, Zap, this is one them here (http://www.idnetters.co.uk/forums/index.php?topic=13201.msg309685#msg309685)
Thanks Ray, I knew I'd read something a little while ago :)
I'm pretty sold on Samsung as well these days.
And also why I usually buy Hitachi. Not the fastest - but rock solid.
Steve
Quote from: Glenn on Jul 21, 2009, 21:10:31
I prefer to us Samsung drives now, the seem to be very reliable so far.
I agree I also :thumb:use them now, Glenn.
Samsung here too.
Western Digital fan here (the Caviar Black), got 3 of em in RAID 5. Fast, quiet and come with a 5 year warranty
Yep, WD are my current favourite too, though you do hear mixed things about them as well these days.
I've got a WD MyBook for backup and a WD Caviar Blue in my iMac, so hopefully they will prove to be reliable!