Mick writes:

> I've had at least 3 fs corruptions on a Reiser4 fs, in as many months.
> 
> I understand that the fs type is experimental, but am wondering if it
> is the fs at fault here or Dell's hard drive:
[...]
> I've run a short and long test with smartmontools and it passed both.

You could also try badblocks [-n].

> I need to mention here that the machine is a laptop which I use
> regularly on train journeys (bumpy ride).  The drive has a Seagate
> G-Force Protection™ which is meant to park the head in case of a fall.

Which probably would not help in the train, unless you drop it there.

        Wonko

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