On 1 Nov 2003 03:21:35 GMT, "SR" <srindler@da2.so-net.ne.jp> belched
the alphabet and kept on going with:

>> > Well If I'm to make a choice here I'd prefer today's 3.5" ones. They are
>> > compact and more resillient...
>>
>> They may be smaller, but they're harder.
>>
>
>Apart from the nonsense...
>My new computer has a Mitsumi-Combo drive (3.5 inch floppy and several slots
>for SmartMedia and other memory devices).
>But... this "shuttle clone" is noisier than any computer I ever owned!
>Haven't opened it up yet to have a look.

It's probably noise from the cooling fans. You might be able to
replace the offending fan with a quieter one for very little expense.
Or you may add a fan speed controller to slow it down and reduce the
noise, also an inexpensive solution. Just be careful to monitor the
CPU temperature so you don't inadvertently let it run too hot.