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From: Daze N. Knights on 27 Aug 2006 13:27 Bill Turner wrote: > ORIGINAL MESSAGE: > > On Sun, 27 Aug 2006 07:19:41 GMT, Al Smith <invalid(a)address.com> > wrote: > >> Interesting idea. It would be like having two separate computers. >> Do you use a fixed hard drive for data storage that is shared >> between both OSs? > > ------------ REPLY FOLLOWS ------------ > > Yes, exactly. I have a 160 GB HD as my second HD which is permanently > mounted as the "D" drive, and a swappable tray which is my "C" drive. > This really does sound like a great idea. -- Daze
From: Daze N. Knights on 27 Aug 2006 13:29 Roger Johansson wrote: > Daze N. Knights wrote: > >> Sounds like a good option for experimenting with Linux without risking >> one's Windows. Have *you* had any experience with Kingwin brand, perchance? > > I bought a very similar product and could not make it work. > Later I found out that I had to use the key that comes with it and turn > it to enable the hard disk in the drawer unit. I don't know if all such > units work that way but it can be useful to know if it doesn't work for > that reason. I thought the key was there to stop people from stealing > the hd so I did not realize that it had to be used to enable the hd. Yes. Thanks for pointing that out. > > Another way to have exchangeble hard disks is what I am using now. > I don't have the cover on my computer on it, so I can move the contacts > to the hard disks between different hard disks. > > I have not mounted the hard disks as usual. I'm too lazy for that. It > is easier to just place a new hd in the computer and connect it without > pushing it into a compartment often hindered by cables. Instead I have > them standing vertically at the bottom of the inside, so I can easily > disconnect and connect any hard disk I want to use at the moment. It > doesn't matter for the function of a hard disk if you use it vertically > or upside down or any way you want it. I'm glad to hear this is working OK for you, but it sounds a little to messy for my tastes ;-) > > -- Daze
From: Bill Turner on 27 Aug 2006 13:35 ORIGINAL MESSAGE: On 27 Aug 2006 06:13:16 -0700, "Roger Johansson" <roger4911(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >I have not mounted the hard disks as usual. I'm too lazy for that. It >is easier to just place a new hd in the computer and connect it without >pushing it into a compartment often hindered by cables. ------------ REPLY FOLLOWS ------------ It would be interesting to see if your HDs are running hotter than usual. Without screwing them down, you lose a certain amount of heat dissipation through the mounting itself. I haven't checked this myself, just curious about it. -- Mr Bill
From: Daze N. Knights on 27 Aug 2006 13:37 Mike Dee wrote: > "Daze N. Knights" <Daze(a)Microchip.com> wrote in > news:44f135aa$0$97249$892e7fe2(a)authen.yellow.readfreenews.net: > >>>>> http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=394845&CatId=0 >>> > [...] >> Sounds like a good option for experimenting with Linux without >> risking one's Windows. Have *you* had any experience with Kingwin >> brand, perchance? > > Not with this brand. I don't live in the US and what we get here are > no-name brand Chinese imports. That being said, we haven't struck a > bad one yet. > > Looking at that site, what is pictured is very much like what we've > been using, and it is as though they've using the same patent > design. What I do like about that site is they offer the "tray only" > inserts for $8.99 apiece. Where we've been getting them from, we > have to purchase both the tray insert and housing together at the > same time. This is OK until you fill up your computer's bays. After > that you really only need the inserts. This to me, is a great offer. > I wouldn't hesitate trying them out at these prices. > Thanks for the input, Mike. -- Daze
From: Bill Turner on 27 Aug 2006 13:39
ORIGINAL MESSAGE: On Sun, 27 Aug 2006 10:26:48 -0700, "Daze N. Knights" <Daze(a)Microchip.com> wrote: >Both have fans, which I'm sure is good; but I wonder if fan noise is >ever an issue with these removable HD bays? ------------ REPLY FOLLOWS ------------ I can't hear the fan in my Genica, either the original or the replacement. In fairness, I should point out the original fan started to make some noise after about six months and I replaced it with a ball bearing version. That one has been in there for going on two years with no problems. It is a standard size fan, easily replaced. Perhaps the other brand you mentioned has a better fan. Anyone have any experience with it? -- Mr Bill |