Date: 09/21/05 (Computer Geeks)    Keywords: no keywords

What's the average life expectancy of a good hard disk?

I was told recently it was 3-5 years for average-to-heavy use, but many years ago I was told a good hard disk should last at least 5 years, if not longer.

So which is correct, or are both statements wrong?

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