DOM or CF?

[da na]

I need to replace an old 4.3gb ATA (commonly known as IDE) HDD. Should I get a 4gb DOM:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/333540449924?hash=item4da88f5e84:g:q4cAAOSw9u1eZcZu

Or a CF - to - ATA adapter and stick in a 4gb CF card I already have:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036DDXUM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2JSBUBRVPP4SX&psc=1

 

Read/write speeds would be around the same speed as the original HDD and the upgraded disks are both around the same price point. I'm just wondering which would be more compatible/reliable.

Thanks!

[Helpful Tech Witch]

7 minutes ago, wat3rmelon_man2 said:

ATA

I think you mean pata

theres parallel advanced technology attachment (pata/ide)And serial advanced technology attachment (sata)

[da na]

1 minute ago, HelpfulTechWizard said:

I think you mean pata

theres parallel advanced technology attachment (pata/ide)And serial advanced technology attachment (sata)

ATA was renamed PATA when SATA was released. So you can technically say PATA, ATA, or IDE.

[Helpful Tech Witch]

2 minutes ago, wat3rmelon_man2 said:

ATA was renamed PATA when SATA was released. So you can technically say PATA, ATA, or IDE.

Yay. Another fucking usb paradox

[WhitetailAni]

18 minutes ago, wat3rmelon_man2 said:

I need to replace an old 4.3gb ATA (commonly known as IDE) HDD. Should I get a 4gb DOM:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/333540449924?hash=item4da88f5e84:g:q4cAAOSw9u1eZcZu

What's a DOM?
My school blocks eBay on their WiFi.

[da na]

1 minute ago, FakeKGB said:

What's a DOM?
My school blocks eBay on their WiFi.

DOM stands for Disk On Module. Basically a tiny SSD with an IDE interface. Meant to replace dying HDDs in older systems.

[WhitetailAni]

Just now, wat3rmelon_man2 said:

DOM stands for Disk On Module. Basically a tiny SSD with an IDE interface. Meant to replace dying HDDs in older systems.

Ohh, the things that have a female IDE connector and you just stick it on an IDE controller?
I'd personally go with the CompactFlash. If something goes wrong or you need to transfer files it's a lot easier to just shut down the machine, stick the files on the card, then put it back in the machine.

It's a LOT harder to do that with a DOM.

[jaslion]

2 minutes ago, FakeKGB said:

What's a DOM?
My school blocks eBay on their WiFi.

Basically a flash card that directly attaches to a ide port.

 

I personally prefer normal flash cards for these as you can choose the quality of the card you get instead of whatever generic stuff they put in the direct attachement ones.

[Murasaki]

Compatibility-wise idk. But the CF adapter will always be more convinient.

[jaslion]

1 minute ago, Murasaki said:

Compatibility-wise idk. But the CF adapter will always be more convinient.

Also noticed that the cf adapter does 2 at a time so op can do a live backup to a second card any time they want. Which is nice since I assume this is a very needed system running some old machinery, program,... or whatever.

[da na]

Just now, jaslion said:

Also noticed that the cf adapter does 2 at a time so op can do a live backup to a second card any time they want. Which is nice since I assume this is a very needed system running some old machinery, program,... or whatever.

I'm looking in to refurbishing an old Compaq laptop. It's in near perfect condition but according to the seller, it "makes a loud noise and gets stuck in the windows 98 boot screen", most likely a dead HDD.

[jaslion]

Just now, wat3rmelon_man2 said:

I'm looking in to refurbishing an old Compaq laptop. It's in near perfect condition but according to the seller, it "makes a loud noise and gets stuck in the windows 98 boot screen", most likely a dead HDD.

Oh ok if it's just a fun project then anything goes really. Still I do prefer the cf route.

[da na]

Just now, jaslion said:

Oh ok if it's just a fun project then anything goes really. Still I do prefer the cf route.

Yeah, found a couple copies of Win98 software in the attic the other week and thought I'd try them out. Also the laptop just looks kinda cool:

[jaslion]

Just now, wat3rmelon_man2 said:

Yeah, found a couple copies of Win98 software in the attic the other week and thought I'd try them out. Also the laptop just looks kinda cool:

Oh haha I had the blue version of that about a month or 2 ago pass by. Had to recover some ancient accounting documents and was "given" it.  (more like thanks for the files we don't want it anymore). Put it in the recycling bin as it's ewaste nowadays but funky little laptop.

[da na]

10 minutes ago, jaslion said:

Oh haha I had the blue version of that about a month or 2 ago pass by. Had to recover some ancient accounting documents and was "given" it.  (more like thanks for the files we don't want it anymore). Put it in the recycling bin as it's ewaste nowadays but funky little laptop.

F

[BondiBlue]

7 hours ago, wat3rmelon_man2 said:

Meant to replace dying HDDs in older systems.

Their primary use is typically in things like thin clients that don't need much storage. It keeps everything on one board, eliminating the need for cables. They're still made today for SATA devices.

 

I'd suggest using a CF card in your case. It makes much more sense than a DOM.