| From: | Richard Wheeldon |
| Date: | 10 Aug 2000 at 14:04:22 |
| Subject: | Re: Hard Drive 2.5 or 3.5? |
Gareth Griffiths wrote:
> Certainly bertainly, well, to the best of my ability anyway. A buffered
> interface basically allows you to connect more than one IDE device to your
> A1200's motherboard socket at the same time - essential really if you want a
> CD-ROM and hard drive. I _think_ the buffered thing is important because it
> minimises damage to your motherboard - I'm not sure though.
Sort of. You can connect 2 ide drives to the port on the a1200
motherboard
directly with the right cable or adaptor. I know you can, because I've
done
it, but it's not usually recommended. Also, If you want more than 2, you
will
need a new interface.
> > 1. Amiga EIDE99 4-way buffered interface - Tower version £29.95
> > I presume that I'll need item no.1 The tower version - Correct ?
At 30 quid you're about half way towards the cost of a powerflyer,
which would be a lot nicer. You pays your money and you takes your
choice...
Richard
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