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StorageReview has posted a review on the Maxtor 536DX harddisk



Since its absorption of Quantum last winter, Maxtor's ATA product line has been uncharacteristically quiet. Competitors such as Seagate and Western Digital have been pressing forward with ever-higher densities on the 7200 RPM front. Meanwhile, Maxtor has rested with the 20 GB/platter DiamondMax Plus 60. On the 5400 RPM side of things, Maxtor's released its 40 GB/platter 540DX series as well as a stab at being the first at 100 GB with the 536DX. Anyone who has observed the industry for a while knows not to underestimate the largest of independent drive manufacturers; in this potential calm before the storm, however, let's turn our sights towards Maxtor's largest drive.
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