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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
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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
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