IBM 75GXP

[judgmentday1]

Have you guys experienced any problems?
I have heard that the IBM 75GXP series develops bad sectors after a few months of use. Is this true? How long have you had your IBM 75GXP?
I want to get one this weekend, but first I want to be sure that I'm not buying a lemon. Thank you.

 

[nino]

I've been running 3 of them for 6 months (3 different systems) w/out any problems. I love them but make sure that you install the ATA100 patch if running ME or 98.

 

[judgmentday1]

From where should I downwload this ATA-100 patch?
Can you please provide me with link?
Thanks a million!

 

[subhuman]

I love these drives; quiet and FAST. I have switched over from using Maxtor drives, since the IBM drives are quieter (and faster). Noise is definitely a consideration when the computer is in a recording studio.

 

[damac]

haven't had any problems with mine and had it for a few months.

 

[Netopia]

I've had about 15 or 20 of them now and all a KILLER. Not a single problem yet.

Joe

 

[Davegod75]

i'm having bad sector problems. I called ibm and they said it's a common problem a lot of people are having..check this thread out.

Bad 75gxp

 

[jameseypoo]

what is the ata 100 patch? where do I get it?