FS: (used) IBM DVAA-2810 810 MB Notebook Drive for Thinkpad (fwd)

["John H. Kim" <jokim@tuna.mit.edu>]

I spotted this in comp.sys.laptops.  Darin Ernst is the guy who made
the WD90C24 mini-HOWTO for Linux at http://www.castle.net/~darin, so
he's probably trustworthy.

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From: Darin Ernst <dernst@pppl.gov>
Newsgroups: misc.forsale.computers.storage,comp.sys.laptops,misc.forsale.computers.pc-specific.portables,nj.forsale
Subject: FS: (used) IBM DVAA-2810 810 MB Notebook Drive for Thinkpad
Date: 23 Aug 1995 20:54:09 GMT
Organization: Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
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Message-ID: <41g4hh$k3d@lyman.pppl.gov>

I have the following *IBM* 810 MB notebook drive for sale:

o IBM model DVAA-2810, OEM P/N 84G3012 
o 2.5" 19mm form factor
o This was the first and only 810MB notebook drive for several months
o Removed from new Thinkpad by dealer (I was told), purchased by me 1/4/95 
o Lower power consumption and faster access time than comparable Toshiba
o Compatible with Thinkpad 360/755
o In perfect condition and working order

I will offer it two ways:

a) Bare drive, without the Thinkpad carrier (plastic case), for use in other     
   notebooks (but I can only guarantee that it works in a Thinkpad):
           
                          $500 + shipping, non-neg.
                                                 
b) With an original IBM Thinkpad carrier, ready to fit into Thinkpad 360/755

                          $600 + shipping, non-neg.


The current price for configuration (b) at NECX is $1180 for IBM part #84G8250,
810MB IBM drive in carrier.  I checked 2 other vendors, which were higher.

In addition, I have a Toshiba MK2526FC, used 2 weeks.  This is a 
2.5" 19mm 520MB drive from a Twinhead Slimnote 5, which is the same
machine as the HP4000, Sharp PC8700/8900, and Altima Virage II.
I would like $400 for this drive (will consider providing carrier for
this notebook), but will consider reasonable offers.

Thanks,

Darin 
darin@castle.net
New Jersey, USA
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