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    Getting 1210 today. Would Dell let me exchange a part you think?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by gohanssjn, Jun 13, 2006.

  1. gohanssjn

    gohanssjn Notebook Evangelist

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    A 100gig 5400 HD for a 60gig 7200? They are the same price, and I am second guessing my choice. I mean, I'm within 21 days and all. Think it would be dependent on which rep. I talked too? If not, wheres the cheapest place to get a 60 gig 7200 and a drive encolsure? That way my 100 can be for just typing and media, and the 60 for games and such...
     
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    I serious doubt they would let you change the config after it ships. You would have to config a new machine. You can look for a replacement drive at newegg.com or zipzoomfly.com. Those two businesses have good prices and service. I would suggest that you replace the stock drive with a 100GB 7200 RPM drive and sell the original on ebay to recoup some of the cost.
     
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    gohanssjn Notebook Evangelist

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    Well, I probably wont seel it. I like having a backup. Plus, I did pay like 75 or something to step up to the 100 from the 60. Something like that, don't remember.
     
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    Also, maybe I'll get lucky. The Dell saite says the 100 gig has a 8meg buffer but none of the other 5400's do. If it doesn't, maybe I can finagle a swap.
     
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    nope you will have to return the whole laptop
     
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    Ok just checking. Thats def. not worth it. My old laptop has a 5400 in it, and the acess time on that is fine to me, so I think I'll be ok for a while. Or at least till I get a 7200 and a Memron ;)
     
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