All this talk about ordering new items leads me to the question, will SB/EMPEG still do upgrades? I have an 18GB system and would not mind upgrading it to a 60GB or maybe just a 36GB system.

Is the procedure for this online somewhere? I know I could do it myself but not sure I want to risk it.

Thanks.

http://www.riocar.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=Drive_Upgrade&file=index

EDIT: To clarify, I've done it myself without any problems. If you follow the instructions above you should have no problem whatso ever. They are very detailed and precise.

Yes, I know about the DIY upgrade instructions and they are very thorough. I was looking for the official SB/EMPEG upgrade path.

I will read the DIY version some more and see how I feel about it. I am not in a big hurry or anything...I guess my biggest concern from reading the DIY is selecting a second drive that will work with my first one. I would hate to buy one and have it not work.

I will search for a reference to this next request but while I am here I may as well ask:

What brands and models have you and others put into your EMPEG as a second drive?

Thanks.

I would highly recommend IBM drives. The price of 10, 20 & 30 gb models keep dropping and if your not in a hurry the price should drop a little more soon when the 60+ gb model comes out. I upgraded to two 48 gb IBM drives and have had not problems.

I have found this webretailer has great deals on drives, I have had good luck with them in the past.

http://www.gogocity.com

IBM 10.0GB ATA/66 9.5MM 4200RPM $75.00
IBM 20.0GB ATA/ 00 9.5MM 4200RPM $99.00

Micman2b

Note: I have no connecton to this webretailer

This is a good question, hang on, I'll ask Rob.

Okay, here's what he said:

I guess we may handle that as a chargeable support issue (which is how it happens currently). Although we never sell any - your FAQ is too good!

In reply to:

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Although we never sell any

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That surprises me...So everyone has either done the DIY upgrade or they are happy with their current setup (or have more than 1 EMPEG).

I may have to be with the former (DIY upgrade) just to not be the one and only Official Upgrade person!!!

I think by "never", he meant "hardly ever". I could swear that some people on this BBS have sent theirs in for upgrades before.

Nice Gilbert and Sullivan reference, BTW. We don't see enough of those anymore....

Heh, that was just a coincidence. I don't know Gilbert and Sullivan. (Haven't had a chance to meet all the new crew members since I've been back.)

i got a empeg upgrade due to being a coward but the next one i will attempt DIY

Aren't Gilbert and Sullivan those two fairies with the white tiger on the simpsons? ;-)

Greg

No, I believe they are Gunther and Ernst (based, obviously, on Siegfried and Roy).

Oddly, though, I was just thinking about the fact that in the way that I learned about The Barber of Seville, et al., from Warner Bros. cartoons, there might be some kids out there that learned about H.M.S. Pinafore from The Simpsons.

References:
http://www.snpp.com/episodes/5F04
http://www.snpp.com/episodes/1F08.html
http://www.davemackey.com/animation/wb/1950.html
http://www.snpp.com/episodes/9F22.html