A quick check of a major retailer's web site (CDW) shows that IBM, Seagate
and WD are offering a three year warranty; Maxtor is offering a one-year
warranty.  I would definitely go with a three year warranty, even if it
costs a bit extra.

>
> Personally I would not go with the Samsung drive.  Just bad experiences
> with the brand.
> WD, Maxtor, and Seagate have gone to a 1yr warranty recently on their
> drives too save money.
>
> I understand that the WD with the 8M cache buffer, will still offer the
3yr
> warranty.  I would have your friend insist on a WD with the 8m cache.  It
> is only about $10.00 more than the 2M cache version at the wholesale
level.

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