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Title: Hitachi 79 Drives, Are They Phasing Out The Other Drives Yet
Post by: Modify_inc on December 08, 2007, 10:36:00 AM

This is probably a long shot, but are they still putting out hitachi 79 drives? If so, are there more of them or BenqQ drives, and can you still get a samsung drive with a new box or have they been phased out? The reason I ask, is I can't do the Passkey installation, and so my purchase of a Xbox is going to be risky, not having any idead what I'm getting. If I knew what my chances are, I would feel little more comfortable about my purchase. Is there anything you can get from the lot number and/or manfacturing date that could help in making a decision? Looking at the 360 database, it looks like there are more BenQ's out there than any other. Anyone have any opinions on this?

Thanks

This post has been edited by Modify_inc: Dec 8 2007, 06:40 PM

Title: Hitachi 79 Drives, Are They Phasing Out The Other Drives Yet
Post by: Ranger72 on December 08, 2007, 10:57:00 AM

I do not believe they still use Samsung drives. But if you want a benq then go here.

http://360drives.com/list

Title: Hitachi 79 Drives, Are They Phasing Out The Other Drives Yet
Post by: milamber on December 08, 2007, 11:34:00 AM

You might be lucky if you can get a non-HDMI Xbox, I got a MS28 in mine, bought 3 weeks ago. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Then again, I'm in Australia (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Title: Hitachi 79 Drives, Are They Phasing Out The Other Drives Yet
Post by: Reaper527 on December 08, 2007, 12:19:00 PM

QUOTE(milamber @ Dec 8 2007, 01:34 PM)

if its a non hdmi box though, it means he has an older system that will be more prone to the RRoD. obviously he intends to void the warranty, so i would think he would want the newest system he can get ahold of with a benq drive.

Title: Hitachi 79 Drives, Are They Phasing Out The Other Drives Yet
Post by: milamber on December 08, 2007, 02:25:00 PM

True enough. I really wanted a HDMI-equipped Xbox with a BenQ for the same reason, unfortunately all the ones I looked at would have had Hitachi v79s according to 360drives. In the end I found the older model for $100 less, so overall still happy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Title: Hitachi 79 Drives, Are They Phasing Out The Other Drives Yet
Post by: RRoD420 on February 02, 2020, 05:27:00 PM

QUOTE(milamber @ Dec 8 2007, 01:34 PM)

yeah, sorry brotha you messed up. Your xbox still has the design flaw (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) you'll be seeing red lights soon enough.

I got fed up with my premium did the xclamp fix everything... nothing worked permanently (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) picked up an arcade with a benq drive, never been happier (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pop.gif)

And if your careful (and have enough experience) you could open the case without breaking the warranty sticker (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

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