what to get.. maxdiamond10 or maxline III

[kindest]

Brand Maxtor MaXLine III
Model 7B300S0
Capacity 300GB
Cache 16MB
RPM 7200 RPM
Average Seek Time 9.3ms
Average Latency 4.17ms
Interface Serial ATA150
Features SATA II features
Native command queuing for 2X improved random read performance over previous generation MaXLine
Warranty: Manufacturer Warranty 5 Years

vs.

Brand Maxtor
Series DiamondMax 10
Model 6B300S0
Performance
Capacity 300GB
Cache 16MB
RPM 7200 RPM
Average Seek Time 9.3ms
Average Latency 4.17ms
Interface Serial ATA150
Features SATA II features -NCQ [Native Command Queuing]
Warranty: Manufacturer Warranty 3 Years

other then warrenty and NCQ description they seem the exact same.. anyone recommend one of the other.. the maxline3 i read is more for midline... which i guess is more for long term data storage/raids/backing stuff up.. while the diamond is meant for editing on the desktop and what not... i plan on doing everything

is it just a scam to try to confuse comsumers and they are the exact same product?

 

[airfoil]

Neither. Get a comparable Seagate instead - Maxtors aren't exactly known for their reliability.

 

[Homerboy]

Originally posted by: airfoil
Neither. Get a comparable Seagate instead - Maxtors aren't exactly known for their reliability.

correct

 

[n7]

Originally posted by: Homerboy

Originally posted by: airfoil
Neither. Get a comparable Seagate instead - Maxtors aren't exactly known for their reliability.

correct

Indeed.

 

[imported_Kensai]

If you *have* to pick up a Maxtor, DiamondMax. Otherwise, Seagate.

 

[beatle]

They're the same drive.

I have one and it works fine. I generally buy what's on sale and back up EVERYTHING, so data loss is not a problem.