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Date: Tue, 5-Jul-83 20:27:00 EDT
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From:  Eric Stork 

Subject: Optronics Disk Control Unit
,
Optronics Technology, Box 81, Pittsford NY 14534, offers a card
for installation in disk drives that will turn off the
AC to the motors if there is no read/write for 9 seconds.
,
Seems like a good idea to save wear of drive bearings & disks,
and reduce noise.  Cost: $49.95.
,
But questions:  Has anyone actually tried this approach?
Are there hidden Gotcha's?
Can one damage drives with frequent on/offs?
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Would appreciate any advice, pro or con,
that anyone may have.  Will summarize for net if response warrants.
Please send direct to STORK%MIT-MC
,
Eric Stork