In mid-2001 I bought my self a 20GB IBM deathstar, which lasted for about 9 months.
It took IBM 2 months to send me a replacement. The replacement 'deathstar' had to be replaced too after another 6 months. That replacement (the replacement's replacement) is currently at (what is now) Hitachi's Support centre in the Netherlands, while I am still waiting for a replacement.
At present, I am seriously considering the possibility of not buying another IBM (or Hitachi) hard drive.
I rest my case.
