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    HDD upgrade

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by vinha916, Jan 28, 2009.

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    vinha916 Notebook Enthusiast

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    vinha916, Jan 28, 2009
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    Hirohata GBF Danchou

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    Either one is good. If you want flip a coin~ I'd go for the WD one just bcoz of my preference.
     
    Hirohata, Jan 28, 2009
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    vinha916 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for your reply. in the past i always have WD but i just compare between the 2 . seagate benchmark is better so i just ordered one seagate. Hope it work out ok. Thanks Hirohata.
     
    vinha916, Jan 28, 2009
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    Hirohata GBF Danchou

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    No prob. Hope you enjoy the speed~ :D
     
    Hirohata, Jan 28, 2009
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    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    I hope you haven't bought it yet... but just for your information...

    NewEgg sells only the BEKT, which is the model without a free-fall sensor. The model with the free fall sensor is BJKT.

    Also though the Samsung seems to have higher benchmark performance, it is also slightly louder than the Western Digital and the fans kick on a bit more often. I personally had a 320GB 7200.3 Seagate Momentus and posted my benchmarks back when the drive was released, and had later on switched to the Western Digital and have found out that it is much quieter and fans also do not kick on as much.

    The Seagate in your link does have a free fall sensor.

    Just FYI. :)
     
    Forte, Jan 28, 2009
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    server_3249 Notebook Guru

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    The WD is a monster. I had upgraded to it before I got my 1530 and actually took it out of my old computer and sold the HD that came with the 1530. The OEM Seagate M6 HD is absolute garbage. It clicks and cries like a spoilt child. I will never buy anything but WD from now on.
     
    server_3249, Jan 30, 2009
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    man, i bought it already and it does click but not alot tho. i hope i saw your post before i ordered but oh well. :(
     
    vinha916, Feb 6, 2009
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    I’m thinking to upgrade my HDD to WD3200BJKT 320GB.

    My Fujitsu MHY2250BH is slow and can become quite hot too :(
    BTW, what is the advantage of free fall sensor compare to normal version?
     
    unlogic, Feb 6, 2009
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    I too is considering HDD upgrade from my dell Hitachi 200gb 7200rpm, after reading and watching vids about SSD over HD, I decided to wait till price comes down on the SSD. The difference is so great even for $1.50/mb i would get it, but right now a 250gb is around $500.
     
    nastychicken, Feb 6, 2009
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    I think free fall sensor protect from dropping ? If it is i dont think it would matter. who would drop their laptop? i dont care about hdd tho, i change it every year or 2 anyways.
     
    vinha916, Feb 6, 2009
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    kanehi Notebook Deity

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    I like WD drives. I just ordered the 500gb 5400rpm. They're very quiet.
     
    kanehi, Feb 7, 2009
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    Running 2 wd scorpio black 320.7200. Quiet and super fast...cannot recommend them enough.
     
    eleron911, Feb 7, 2009
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    The freefall sensor drives park their heads if they sense a certain g value in preparation for a sudden shock. The drives can take a lot more abuse if the heads are parked versus if they are over the platters. It's good protection from accidental drops but not foolproof. For anyone else debating, the linked seagate drive does not have the freefall sensor, that model number is ST9320421AS G.
     
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    vinha916, Feb 8, 2009
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