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To: Mark Madden who wrote (7483)	12/8/1999 3:41:00 AM
From: Z Analyzer	Respond to of 9256

<<Maxtor's new line of drives come in 10, 20, 30 & 40 gb sizes. If a manufacturer of low priced computers asked Maxtor for prices on a 5 gb drive, Maxtor would probably offer a one head drive. I do not think there is much market for 5 gb drives because only a few drives that small are offered by the distributors I am watching. I think the drive manufacturers are clearly thinking higher capacity drives are becoming more popular. That is what they are building. >> That's encouraging that the minimum demanded seems higher. Single platter drives are bad enough. I know both SEG's U-8 and QNTM's Fireball lct are available (according to earlier press releases) in single head configurations. Will have to find out how they are selling.

To: Mark Madden who wrote (7483)	12/10/1999 8:14:00 AM
From: T Bowl	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9256

Mark - I finally see the SEG U8 hitting the channel… My 1st impression is not a good one!! This has been the 1st week in a while where I've seen significant prices drops at the lower caps. Not sure whether the U8 is the cause or not. Well, maybe it might have to do with the LCT hitting in force too… For the past month or so I've seen the MXTR VL series dominate the low prices. Now the U8 and the LCT have now matched 'em down there. Not surprising I guess... It'll be interesting to see what you find over the weekend. todd