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Subject: Re: 18-GB Harddrive Upgrade

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Jimmy

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Date Posted: 18:15:47 01/29/00 Sat
In reply to: Garrett 's message, "18-GB Harddrive Upgrade" on 15:35:55 01/29/00 Sat

> If you need more storage, for around $500 you can now
> get an 18-gig IBM Travelstar 18GT to replace the
> harddrive in your Transmonde. I discovered this a
> couple weeks ago when I dropped my Vivante flat on its
> face onto a tile floor. The latch broke but what's
> worse, the harddrive "seeked its maker!" When I
> checked IBM's website for info on the deceased 8-gig
> drive, I noticed the new 18-gig model with the same
> form factor. I found it offered at Egghead and ordered
> one. It was backordered but it arrived in a week and
> works great!
> So far I have Win98 and most of the drivers installed
> ok. I am planning to make it dual-boot with Win2000.
> Also with BeOS and Linux if the right drivers come
> available.

How much did it cost?

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Re: 18-GB Harddrive Upgrade	Garrett	23:27:27 01/29/00 Sat