Re: Dumb question: Which is "better" SCSI or IDE disks?

C S Hendrix (shendrix@escape.widomaker.com)
Tue, 08 Dec 1998 14:12:41 -0500


In message <199812081600.LAA20129@joni.pasture.net>, Robert Minichino writes:

> > Regarding DPT controllers: really, they aren't that great. I like
> > them, and a lot of people told me before I got it that it was the
> > best thing since sliced bread. Easy to program, and very fast.
> > But I've been somewhat disappointed in the speed. Granted I only
> > have the 2044W, but I think it should be faster than it is.
>
> The 2044 controllers are excellent SCSI controllers.

Actually, I was probably being too hard on them.

What I really mean is that I just expected more given I paid $225
for the controller as a bare OEM unit.

DPT has been very good, even gave me the end-user kit and manual
for free. Free BIOS upgrades too.

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