Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Path: utzoo!linus!philabs!seismo!hao!hplabs!sri-unix!STORK@mit-mc From: STORK%mit-mc@sri-unix.UUCP Newsgroups: net.micro.cpm Subject: none Message-ID: <2816@sri-arpa.UUCP> Date: Tue, 5-Jul-83 20:27:00 EDT Article-I.D.: sri-arpa.2816 Posted: Tue Jul 5 20:27:00 1983 Date-Received: Sat, 9-Jul-83 21:05:14 EDT Lines: 20 From: Eric StorkSubject: 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? , 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