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[Discuss] Disk/Tape Eraser



On 6/12/2012 6:19 AM, Chris O'Connell wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Can anyone recommend a piece of hardware used to erase hard
> disks/tapes/floppies?  I've done some googling, looked on Amazon and
> NewEgg, but can't seem to find anything that fits the bill.

Radio Shack used to sell bulk tape erasers. They're no longer available 
from their web site; no telling whether stores might still have some old 
stray stock. The most recent version was stock number 44-233A; there 
were also earlier versions. The main addition to the latest version 
seems to be automatic thermal cutoff. These things get quite hot; 
they're basically big AC-powered electromagnets.

A web search found recommendations for two other models: the Geneva 
PF-215 (handheld) and the Geneva PF-250 (tabletop). The latter is quite 
expensive unless you find an eBay deal.




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