Hard drives for RISC OS computers
Stocks and prices change rapidly so we often have items not shown on this price list. We also don't bother to list SCSI devices as demand is now extremely small since IDE is much cheaper and faster, although we may have some in stock or be able get them. So, even if you don't see what you want it will probably be worth a call.
Note that the ARCIN has now been discontinued and we have drastically reduced the price of the ultra-fast Blitz interface. However we do still have a limited number of ARCIN interfaces at just £45 or £42 when purchased with a drive. The ARCIN interface is functionally identical to the Blitz but is slower, around 3.6 Mb/sec, which is still around twice the speed of ADFS on a RiscPC.
We can now supply the STD UniPod either individually or with drives. For more information see the STD web site.
We can supply drives and interfaces to dealers and schools. Please conatct APDL for trade prices.
3.5" IDE drives.
To fit A310, A400, A540, A4000, A5000, A7000, RiscPC and Iyonix.
| Drive size |
Bare drive |
With Blitz |
With UniPod |
| 20 Gb |
£29 |
£103 |
£158 |
| 40 Gb |
£35 |
£109 |
£165 |
| 80 Gb |
£43 |
£107 |
£172 |
| 80 Gb Barracuda |
£45 |
£109 |
£174 |
| 120 Gb |
£54 |
£128 |
£183 |
| 120 Gb Barracuda |
£56 |
£130 |
£185 |
| 160 Gb |
£58 |
£132 |
£187 |
Please add £6 UK carriage.
Note: The largest hard drive that can currently be used on RISC OS is 128Gb. Larger drives will therefore be supplied formatted to 128Gb. This is still larger than nominal 120Gb drives which are typically around 117Gb when formatted.
Drives up to 40Gb are normally supplied with 'E' format, above 40Gb with 'E+' (RISC OS 4 long filenames).
Accessories
Drive cooler
An adaptor frame to fit a 3.5" drive in a 5" drive bay of a RiscPC. Fitted with a fan to blow cool air over the drive to stop it getting hot in the poorly ventilated RiscPC case. Strongly recommended if you are fitting a 7,200 rpm drive. Available in two versions.
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- Low noise. A single fan run at low speed which gives adequate cooling for a 7,200 rpm drive.
- High volume. Twin fans, slightly noisier but with much greater airflow for 10,000 rmp drives or where you have a 'fully loaded' computer with PC card etc. and want extra ventilation.
Either model just £9.90 including UK postage. Please add £1.50 outside UK.
Drive caddy
A removable drawer unit which fits in a 5" drive bay on a RiscPC and takes a 3.5" hard drive which can then be removed from the machine. An ideal backup system, especially when used in conjunction with out IDE interfaces since these will automatically detect whether the drive is fitted or not. Two models are available.
- Standard. A compact unit with a key lockable drawer for security. Price is £19.50 including UK carriage. Please add £1.50 outside UK.
- With fan. As above but fitted with a small fan to circulate air over the drive. Use this version if you intend that the drive will be fitted for long periods and not just installed when a backup is undertaken. Price is £24.50 including UK carriage. Please add £1.50 outside UK.
2.5" IDE drives and interfaces.
We no longer keep a full range of 2.3" drives suitable for the A3000, A3010 and A3020 but we do still have a few in stock and will be happy to quote on request.
We do still have IDE interfaces for the A3000 and A3010. The normal interface can take a 2.5" drive internally and has a connector for an external hard drive or CD ROM. These cost £36. We also have a limited number of interfaces with a User Port instead of an external IDE connector. They therefore cannot have external drives or CD ROMs connected but otherwise have all the features of our normal A3IN IDE interfaces. These cost just £14. In either case please add £5 UK carriage.
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