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Summary: Beware the Maxtor MaxBlast 3.0 software
Review: WARNING: Maxtors warranty claims that they are not responsible for any data loss experienced by using their software to upgrade to the new drive.
TRANSLATION: After having my original (functioning, working) Win2K SP4 system corrupted by the MaxBlast 3.0 software (following all instructions), Maxtor has refused to respond to my complaints in a satisfactory way. The total cost was >20 hours of my time completely reinstalling my system and programs. SUGGESTION: Don't use the software provided. Research other hard drive vendors who make similar products but have better warranties.
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Summary: Spec confusion
Review: Was concerned with the specs listing a drive that would not fit my computer. Did some checking and this unit is a standard 3.5 inch wide drive. So bought it. Installation was quick and easy to do. Necessary to point out that one does need to first verify what is in their unit, by using information from Systems / Device. Match the drive you need to the drive interface that is in you unit to avoid problems.
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Summary: BIOS update needed for older computers
Review: We have a Gateway computer purchased around 1998/9 which I have recently upgraded to Windows XP. During the update it did tell me that I needed a BIOS update but everything else was working fine so I had not sought that out. I installed this drive, which is definitely not for the faint hearted - had to remove the fan, undo some of the CD Rom connections and then extract the bracket with the other hard drive first and then install the new hard drive and put the whole jugsaw back together again - definitely the hardest installation, or most nerve wracking, installation I have done yet. Still, all worked fine and I followed all the set up instructions. My compuer only recognizes 32GB. Obviously I want the whole 200GB I paid for. Went to Gateway.com and downloaded a BIOS update which refused to run. Called Gateway and was eventually told by them to tkae my computer into one of their stores as the BIOS update needs to be done correctly or I could wreck the whole computer and need to buy a new one. OUCH! So, 5 hours later I still only have 32GB and now I have to drive to a Gateway store to update that. I am sure this drive will run fine once I have the updated BIOS as the 32GB is running very well. So I think the drive is fine but if you have an older computer, check your BIOS. I am not sure I would do this again. Willbe happy once it is installed though. The week only service from Maxtor didn't help as I work during the week and it would have been nice to have had one of them there to talk to during this installation which I had to do on my only free day - a Sunday.
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