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    Help decide which hdd to keep.

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by codred2, Jul 9, 2010.

  1. codred2

    codred2 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,
    I have received a replacement of my laptop but came with hitachi 2.5 hdd (paid for seagate free fall sensor). I still have the old laptop(in fact is new), which has the seagate one, i can change it.
    I am trying to decide which one to keep it: Seagate Momentus 7200.4/ST9500420ASG or Hitachi HTS725250A9A362 500GB/7200 RPM.
    I noticed that hitachi one is quieter.
    Which one is better?
    Thanks
     
    codred2, Jul 9, 2010
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  2. cbaty08

    cbaty08 Notebook Evangelist

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    I would also consider looking at which one is newer.. like the made on date..? Just look at the reviews!! : )
     
    cbaty08, Jul 9, 2010
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  3. Brendanmurphy

    Brendanmurphy Your Worst Nightmare

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    Take the newer ones. The old 500gb ( when they first released ) cause bsod for me atleast. They park their heads and won't start again. Take whichever is newer
     
    Brendanmurphy, Jul 9, 2010
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  4. codred2

    codred2 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks both for the answers. I will keep hitachi. I have over 5 hours while on battery, and with seagate nearly 3 hours.
     
    codred2, Jul 12, 2010
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  5. myclass

    myclass Newbie

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    I perfer hitachi too. it is really good.
     
    myclass, Jul 12, 2010
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