I would like to add that the 5400 RPM Maxtor Diamond Max 4320 series
benchmarks as well as many  7200 RPM drives because of its higher areal
density.  For 5400 RPM drives, the Diamond Max is currently my drive of
choice. They will soon offer this series UDMA 66 support, by the way.


D'


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