did you read this (are you a Linux-user): http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=5357 ? please tell me if it’s helpfull.
I do’nt know how often the head is parking because I can’t access the SMART-status (The drive is temporary external by a SATA to USB hub) Fysically the drive feels superb, sometimes I hear the heads, but it is no more than twice a minute. I have some days to decide on holding the drive.
