[mythtv-users] Recent Drive Purchase from Newegg -- (10x WD2002FAEX-0)

[Mark Lord]

On 11-05-28 12:25 AM, Steven Adeff wrote:
> On Fri, May 27, 2011 at 4:27 PM, Mark Lord <mythtv at rtr.ca> wrote:
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>> Stop right three.  Bubble wrap is entirely inappropriate for packing drives.
>> It doesn't keep the (wrapped) drive from bouncing about inside the larger box,
>> and the bubbles expand and squeeze the delicate drive when shipped by air.
> 
> I disagree, the drives have always come in a plastic "case", with
> bubble wrap around it.

That's better than just plain bubble wrap, so I don't see how we disagree there.
Best is the soft fitted foam packing that the factory uses.

Cheers