Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 6/24/83; site ut-ngp.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!burl!ulysses!mhuxl!eagle!harpo!seismo!ut-sally!ut-ngp!jjhnsn From: jjhnsn@ut-ngp.UUCP Newsgroups: net.micro Subject: RE: floppy diskettes Message-ID: <375@ut-ngp.UUCP> Date: Mon, 12-Mar-84 18:15:31 EST Article-I.D.: ut-ngp.375 Posted: Mon Mar 12 18:15:31 1984 Date-Received: Tue, 13-Mar-84 19:39:22 EST Organization: Comp. Center, Univ. of Texas at Austin Lines: 25 I highly recommend Maxell diskettes. I have never had one fail, and they make so little noise while turning in their sleeves. I am astonished that they were rated below Verbatims in the survey. From what I've seen in surveys and heard from individuals, Dysan and Maxell make the best diskettes. All other brands are also-rans or disasters. Both brands are high priced and difficult to find in retail stores. I believe their high list price and low dealer profit margin is the fault. I certainly agree with buying the best diskettes you can get. It's simply not worth the headwear and grief to save a few dollars. With reasonable care, floppies can be very reliable. DON'T flip diskettes over to use the back side. This reverses the spin of the diskette and dislodges oxide particles and other contaminants which may be in the sleeve, thereby increasing headwear and reducing reliability. I last ordered diskettes from: Lyben Computer Systems (313)589-3440 1250-E Rankin Dr. Troy, MI 48083 They carry most brands of floppies at good prices. I got very prompt service. James Lee Johnson, U.T. Computation Center, Austin, Texas 78712 ARPA: jjhnsn@ut-ngp UUCP: {ihnp4,seismo,ctvax}!ut-sally!ut-ngp!jjhnsn