> 
> I just had a 60 Gig IBM IDE drive bite the dust.  Much less than a year 
> old (maybe 6-8 months...I'd have to check reciepts), and currently being 
> processed by the new IBM/Hitachi Drive spin-off RMA folks.
> 

When I install a H/D, I write the purchase date (or install date if it 
differs by more than a week) right on the case of the drive itself with 
a magic marker.  Saves a lot of hassle with remembering purchase dates.