Date   : Sun, 05 Sep 1982 23:35:00-EDT
From   : Frank J Wancho <FJW@Mit-Mc>
Subject: Comments on MORROW DJ 2D/DMA?

I'm considering purchasing the DJ 2D/DMA so that I can add an 8" drive
to my system and possibly replace the controller for the 5-1/4" drives
in my N* in the same stroke.  I have some questions before I take the
plunge:

1.  On the surface, it would appear worthwhile to replace the N*
controller with this DMA controller anyway, even if I didn't get the
8" drive.  Is this really worth it?  Should I consider the CompuPro
Disk 1 instead?  Why?

2.  If I go with the Morrow and an 8" drive, it looks like the best
bet is to go ahead and get their DISCUS 2+2/DMA single drive package
which appears to include everything I need.  Should I consider just
getting the controller and, say, a QUME DT-8 or Mitsubishi, and
scrounge for a suitable case, power supply, etc.?

3.  Are there other more worthwhile choices I have not considered?
Any possibilities should include a DMA controller or have I been
oversold by the specs?

Experienced opinions and second-hand hearsay welcome.  If there's
enough interest, I will summarize for the list.

Thanks,
Frank