DSDD Floppy disks.

JonSick · 16 October 2006, 11:19

Anyone got a good lead on supply of new double density disks?

If I got a run made, anyone interested?

DDNI · 16 October 2006, 11:41

I just use cheap IBM/DOS Formatted TDK MF-2HD and reformat them to suit my amiga.

Is this standard, or am I lucky to be getting away with it?

JonSick · 16 October 2006, 12:19

Not for long term.

I know that the curren draw required to write HD disks is different and thus tollerance issues come into play.

Basically of my stock here, I've been trying them in my mate's amiga. The dd ones are perfect, but the hd ones are full of errors. The disks reformat fine, but the data is dead.

Jon

DDNI · 16 October 2006, 12:29

Hmmm I have never had any isuues like that.....

Jope · 16 October 2006, 12:33

It's true, though. HDs in a DD drive are not reliable in the long term.

JonSick · 16 October 2006, 12:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jope

It's true, though. HDs in a DD drive are not reliable in the long term.

Yuppers! Every old HD disk I have is completely useless. The DDs are fine, but the HDs are definately gone. Not a major problem since we have ADFs but I wonder how long it will be before companies notice this amiga resurgence and want their games back and start killing off ADF sites.

Well, ok probably won't happen, but still!

Also, two of my old samplers won't touch HD disks, they only want DD and they're fast wearing out.

Jon

Paul · 16 October 2006, 12:42

Amigakit.com have some
http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/...x.php?cPath=28

Paul · 16 October 2006, 15:41

I wasn’t too sure where to move this to at first, but as this is about a supply of new double density disks, I’ve decided to move this thread to MarketPlace.

coze · 16 October 2006, 16:29

I found some on my last trip to the electric market. The shop probably just wanted to get rid of them so they were selling for 1$ for one box ! (ten pieces) I was an idiot and I just bought three boxes (there were about ten). Next day I realised my mistake and went there again but all were gone :.(

having said that, how about HD disks on modified PC drives ? I'm planning to modify a panasonic ju-257 according to a hack on aminet. since the drive is hd compatible, will it work fine with HD floppies ? (used as DD)

JonSick · 16 October 2006, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by coze

I found some on my last trip to the electric market. The shop probably just wanted to get rid of them so they were selling for 1$ for one box ! (ten pieces) I was an idiot and I just bought three boxes (there were about ten). Next day I realised my mistake and went there again but all were gone :.(

having said that, how about HD disks on modified PC drives ? I'm planning to modify a panasonic ju-257 according to a hack on aminet. since the drive is hd compatible, will it work fine with HD floppies ? (used as DD)

Nope! The current draw is still the same, which is one reason why you're modifying it!

HD floppies will work just fine and dandy, just be prepared for a data failure at some point!

Jon

boing_1000 · 16 October 2006, 19:19

I bought a huge pack of 50 DSDD's on eBay for 10 dollars. You can get them there or on amigakit.com

Unknown_K · 16 October 2006, 20:20

www.meritline.com used to have them bulk, just checked and they no longer have them at all. I purchased 500 years ago for $20 and another $20 for shipping. They had jacked the price up to $50 I think after Isnagged mine

Jope · 17 October 2006, 11:59

Also: http://www.smrsoftware.com/disks.htm

Phiber · 17 October 2006, 13:03

It seems like Imation is still carrying DSDD disks in it's catalog, maybe tracking down their importer and asking them where to get some..?

Although I guess they aren't interested in small quantities.. but maybe a few local dudes (country-wize) could put in an order for a few hundred disks?

http://www.imation.com/products/disk...diskettes.html

JonSick · 17 October 2006, 14:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phiber

It seems like Imation is still carrying DSDD disks in it's catalog, maybe tracking down their importer and asking them where to get some..?

Although I guess they aren't interested in small quantities.. but maybe a few local dudes (country-wize) could put in an order for a few hundred disks?

http://www.imation.com/products/disk...diskettes.html

Well if a few UK guys were interested in branded dsdd, I wouldn't mind doing an order of a few hundred if people were interested, either to restore old failing dds, or for whatever?

DDNI · 17 October 2006, 14:36

Not my auction,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pack-of-500-3-...QQcmdZViewItem

500 ds/dd £50 buy it now, 3 lots available.

X-ray · 17 October 2006, 15:34

@ JonSick

The weekly computer fair near Tottenham Court Road tube station sells DD disks. I have bought three boxes from there. Entrance fee is £1. They have excellent prices on PC parts too. I can't remember the price, probably a few pounds.
The fair takes place every Saturday. If you want to go, I will PM you a map. (gotta draw it first)

X-ray · 17 October 2006, 16:58

Here is the link to that fair:

http://www.londoncomputerfairs.com/

It is the Jury's Inn one.

JonSick · 18 October 2006, 11:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by X-ray

Here is the link to that fair:

http://www.londoncomputerfairs.com/

It is the Jury's Inn one.

Damn, getting to london... will give it a go though! :O)

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16 October 2006, 11:41	#2
DDNI Targ Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 5,433	I just use cheap IBM/DOS Formatted TDK MF-2HD and reformat them to suit my amiga. Is this standard, or am I lucky to be getting away with it?

16 October 2006, 12:19	#3
JonSick Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 255	Not for long term. I know that the curren draw required to write HD disks is different and thus tollerance issues come into play. Basically of my stock here, I've been trying them in my mate's amiga. The dd ones are perfect, but the hd ones are full of errors. The disks reformat fine, but the data is dead. Jon

16 October 2006, 12:29	#4
DDNI Targ Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 5,433	Hmmm I have never had any isuues like that.....

16 October 2006, 12:33	#5
Jope - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 43 Posts: 9,923	It's true, though. HDs in a DD drive are not reliable in the long term.

16 October 2006, 12:42	#7
Paul RIP Friends Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 2,157	Amigakit.com have some http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/...x.php?cPath=28

16 October 2006, 15:41	#8
Paul RIP Friends Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 2,157	I wasn’t too sure where to move this to at first, but as this is about a supply of new double density disks, I’ve decided to move this thread to MarketPlace.

16 October 2006, 16:29	#9
coze hastala vista winny vista Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: mt fuji Age: 46 Posts: 1,335	I found some on my last trip to the electric market. The shop probably just wanted to get rid of them so they were selling for 1$ for one box ! (ten pieces) I was an idiot and I just bought three boxes (there were about ten). Next day I realised my mistake and went there again but all were gone :.( having said that, how about HD disks on modified PC drives ? I'm planning to modify a panasonic ju-257 according to a hack on aminet. since the drive is hd compatible, will it work fine with HD floppies ? (used as DD)

16 October 2006, 19:19	#11
boing_1000 A1000 Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Eastern USA Age: 37 Posts: 567	I bought a huge pack of 50 DSDD's on eBay for 10 dollars. You can get them there or on amigakit.com

16 October 2006, 20:20	#12
Unknown_K Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio/USA Age: 55 Posts: 1,380	www.meritline.com used to have them bulk, just checked and they no longer have them at all. I purchased 500 years ago for $20 and another $20 for shipping. They had jacked the price up to $50 I think after Isnagged mine

17 October 2006, 11:59	#13
Jope - Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 43 Posts: 9,923	Also: http://www.smrsoftware.com/disks.htm

17 October 2006, 13:03	#14
Phiber Hardware Freak Join Date: May 2002 Location: Helsinki / Finland Age: 50 Posts: 222	It seems like Imation is still carrying DSDD disks in it's catalog, maybe tracking down their importer and asking them where to get some..? Although I guess they aren't interested in small quantities.. but maybe a few local dudes (country-wize) could put in an order for a few hundred disks? http://www.imation.com/products/disk...diskettes.html

17 October 2006, 14:36	#16
DDNI Targ Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 5,433	Not my auction, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pack-of-500-3-...QQcmdZViewItem 500 ds/dd £50 buy it now, 3 lots available.

17 October 2006, 15:34	#17
X-ray Angry Kid Fan Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London Posts: 230	@ JonSick The weekly computer fair near Tottenham Court Road tube station sells DD disks. I have bought three boxes from there. Entrance fee is £1. They have excellent prices on PC parts too. I can't remember the price, probably a few pounds. The fair takes place every Saturday. If you want to go, I will PM you a map. (gotta draw it first)

17 October 2006, 16:58	#18
X-ray Angry Kid Fan Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London Posts: 230	Here is the link to that fair: http://www.londoncomputerfairs.com/ It is the Jury's Inn one.

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