I just ordered an IBM 1Gig "Microdrive" from "Newegg" for $270. with FREE shipping.
Since the 512Mb 'solidstate' is around $220. and the IBM is faster, the IBM is (Retail on IBM is about $450) moneywise the best deal...
Read on in the link below and they liked the IMB at $380+ price/performance ratio... at $270. it's below $0.26 per gig.


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