[X-HW] FW cables

[Andrew T. Lynch]

On May 3, 2004, at 9:05 AM, John wrote:
> Should I be worried then about the quality of the FW case?

In a word, yes.  I have purchased a number of cases which have the 
Oxford 911 chipset, and have had no problems, ever.  I recently 
purchased a very inexpensive case which used the Genesys 711 chipset, 
and have had repeated problems including lockups and kernal panics.  
While I have no proof that it is the chipset, I have no problems when I 
do not use that case, and I have frequent problems when I do use it.  I 
have also used the drive in other cases with no problems. I like the 
cases from OWC computing and from Wiebetech.  My problem case was 
branded Coolmax.  I have only one coolmax case, so it may be a lemon. 
YMMV

Cheers,
    Drew

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