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To: Mark Oliver who wrote (5009)	11/23/1998 3:18:00 AM
From: Gus	Read Replies (1) of 9256

Anatomy of a disk drive.... OEMs push drive makers to slash costs -- But the units' electromechanical components remain pricey techweb.com Elements Of A Low-Cost Disk Drive Manufacturing costs for a 2- to 4-Gbyte 3.5-in. drive Head-stack assembly: $25.00 (~37%) Disk-spindle assembly: $20.00 (~30%) Electronics: $9.00 (~13%) Mechanics/castings: $4.50 (~7%) Positioning system: $5.50 (~8%) Testing: $3.00 (~4%) Source: Peripheral Research Corp. Note: Percentages derived based on total unit manufacturing cost of $67.

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