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Well since I wasn't intending to buy another one of theres it doesn't really bother me. It will be interesting too see if they can make a go of it.
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I second that. Now the question is what about warrenties are Hitachi going to cover these??Originally posted by Jammrock
I wonder if IBM's HDD patents came with the package? IBM has great HDD technology, just crappy QC.
Jammrock
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Yes, the patent portfolio was included in the deal. IBM will still continue to develop HDD technologies. Maybe they're on the brink of something that will obsolete current technologies.Originally posted by Jammrock
I wonder if IBM's HDD patents came with the package? IBM has great HDD technology, just crappy QC.
Jammrock
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I presume that Hitachi will also do the warrenties then ????
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I would be very surprised if it was handled any differently.Originally posted by The PIT
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Wrong Steve. That article refers to the earlier proposal of a joint venture. IBM has now decided to let Hitachi take it all (after retaining a 30% ownership for three years). Some more details ... http://www.bayarea.com/mld/bayarea/business/3394839.htm .Originally posted by SteveC
Sorry, but quite old news : http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/53/24896.html
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