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Date: Thu, 7-Jul-83 07:31:00 EDT
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Posted: Thu Jul  7 07:31:00 1983
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From:  Eric Stork 

Subject: Optronics Disk Control Unit
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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.
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Seems like a good idea to save wear of drive bearings & disks,
and reduce noise.  Cost: $49.95.
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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  --  I'm not on the INFO-MICRO list.
:
Eric Stork