MPC2000xl and the notoriously generic ZIP/Storage questions?

Alright, I know you guys have probably addressed this question a 1000x's.....b,b,but I need some info's and/or your suggestions.

I'm picking up my MPC2000xl on monday. It's a Studio Plus (super cheap deal..no more mpc1000...stoked!) but only the internal Floppy installed.

>So, do I just go buy a external Zip (50pin model right!?)? (internal/external)
>Buy a Jaz drive (cause they're so damn cheap on Ebay right now)?
>Orb? Syquest?

I know the mpc3000 is all about the CF card readers but I haven't seen the proper reader (either internal/external) come up on Ebay recently.

Whadda I do.....

Thanks in advance, Peace

Actuel

play it safe and buy an external scsi zip drive. 250mb are nice if you can find it at a good price but the 100mb are cheaper.

yeah 100 mbs ones are cool. dont get the jaz though. they mad unrelible and i am having mad problems with one now. I alos have an internal zip in the mpc and a exterenal parallel port one for the pc.

Good choice - good to see someone actually buying a 2KXL instead of the 1k.
Just a quick note I thought i'd chuck in - are you absolutely sure the MPC is coming with the 3.5? Because thats what I thought when I ordered mine, but when I opened the box on that fine sunny afternoon - hello, a ZIP drive installed and the 8in/out board sitting in a anti-static bag! Also got a free ZIP disc to get me started.
Anyways if you arent so lucky, i'd go with the ZIP most definately. I tried and tried with SCSI but that sh*t will not work without lots of money and time and frustration.

pz and happy beat making
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Well this Scsi card reader work?

http://www.psism.com/pcd40.htm

A simple 100MB zip or external would suffice, I wouldn't try to get too technical. Just make sure you backup your files.

100mb is cheaper and works just fine. 250 is aight but i see more people using the 100mbs. i heard you shouldnt bother with jazz drives. dont know why.

i bought the 250mb internal scsi drive......then called up akai and ordered the cable kit for the zip drive...........for 30 and installed it myself

They have those same cables on the bay for $15.

yeah i seen those after i bought mine! BASTARDS

lol