[mikedomi]

first of all this drive Maxtor 160 gig they have had a lot of problems with
as far as the rest of the drives and manufactor go they are all about the same
drive for drive
the reason you here a little more about the maxtor drives is they sell for a little less money so people buy more of them

but based on the (return to the sales) of drives all manufactor are close to beaing the same

i would say when it comes to seagate ,western dig and maxtor
go for the best price

westeren dig cost a little more but when they are on sale i would buy them
support and return are easier for this company

i have had better luck with western dig drives but any of these 3 are ok

just dont buy any maxtor 160gig not a good drive