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Now i've read somewhere that vertial drives wear out the wheel quicker than horizontal positioned drives. Does anyone here know where I can find such studies?

I understand that with technology they're not dying as easily as they use to, but I think its still an issue.

any help?

also, i'm aware that some are made to be positioned vertically. I'm talking about normal dvd/cd drives.

Thank you,

scare


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