Which is better Quantum or Maxtor

[Walay]

40 gig Quantum fireball as hard drives 7200 rpm ata100
or 40gig Maxtor Harddrive 7200rpm ata-100?

 

[Walay]

need some suggestion...why is maxtor better then a quantum??

 

[Demonicon]

Now they're the same company.

 

[Kingofcomputer]

Quantum Fireball Plus AS spec is better than Maxtor DM+60 on paper.

 

[LXi]

You're going to get a Maxtor either way, because Quantum was acquired by them. Right now, I think you should get the Maxtor DiamondMax D740X, this is a product under the Maxtor/Quantum merged company, it was derived from the Quantum hard drive line, and it's very fast.

 

[cookieman]

I use both of them regularily. There is no question the Maxtor is better.
The Quantum is making "funny" things now and then. It's not my first Quantum either...

Cheers,

 

[Alex]

FYI

maxtor bought quantum

 

[stingbandel]

I don't know which one is better but I own Maxtor and it's pretty good imo.




Darno

 

[Walay]

I'm buying it used, thats why i really don't have a choice.

the quantum still have 2yrs of warranty left....maybe if i RMa'em i'll get a Maxtor back

 

[Bovinicus]

If I'm not mistaken the two companies work in conjunction with each other now. I feel that Maxtor offers more options in terms of performance, noise, and size. Their drives are also some of the most reliable ever created, the most important aspect that a hard drive should posses.

 

[boyRacer]

Quantum invented the ATA 33/66/100 spec...and i suspect they are also the ones responsible for the ATA 133... and Maxtor is benefiting from it... I would get the Maxtor though as the last Fireball AS is getting kinda old... although i've never had a problem with mine.