[G4] SATA Superdrives

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SATA drives are MUCH faster than IDE drives.  If you're gonna stay with the MDD, go with the SATA card.  Unless the IDE drives are REALLY cheap.

Nate
 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Jim Davis <nomorebush at mac.com>
> Hi all...
> I have an MDD Dual 867, and I need to replace my combo drive.  I've noticed that 
> the latest crop of drives are SATA driven, and I'm wondering if it's worth the 
> plunge- Would I just purchase the same type of controller I would need for SATA 
> hard drives, thus being ready for THAT upgrade when the time comes?  I'm 
> planning on buying two drives, so it's either the Pioneer 112D, or the SATA 
> equivalent.
> Thanks guys...
> 
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