> > i rather prefer other brands. HP uses tape loading mechanism that often
> > make problems. sony, wangdat (and possibly others) have it better.
>
> I had a Sony DDS2 drive until it started eating tapes (despite of regular

i have this SONY used in one server for 2 years...

> use of cleaning cartridges).  Then I got a HP which has been working well
> so far.

my HP needs repair and i'm to lazy to do it...
as usual some "super-glue" is needed for driving wheels