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    HD speeds

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by /v\ike, Aug 7, 2005.

  1. /v\ike

    /v\ike Newbie

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    how come i see inspiron 6000 reviews that say they have a 5400, 60 GB harddrive when dell doesnt even offer that? all the HDs for the 6000 are 4200RPM arent they?
     
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  2. Tomas

    Tomas Notebook Consultant

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    Actually the 40, 60, and 80 gig drives are all 5400 rpm.
     
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    /v\ike Newbie

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    are you sure? i talked to 2 people from Dell, one on the phone and one on the net, and they said they were 4200
     
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    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    Dell updated thier HDD awhile back to the 5400. Their website states it is only a 4200. For selective systems (6000 & 9300 at least), you can get a 60gig & 80gig 7200rpm, but you will most likely have to call them and request it.

    I'm 99% sure that you'll get a 5400. For some reason dell is only stating a 4200rpm, but all of the users have gotten 5400rpm to my knowledge.
     
    Amber, Aug 7, 2005
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  5. Tomas

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    If you look under the parts section of Dell's website they don't even offer 4200 rpm drives for the 6000.
     
    Tomas, Aug 7, 2005
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    /v\ike Newbie

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    alright thanks guys, thats weird that they dont what HDD they're freekin selling?
     
    /v\ike, Aug 7, 2005
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    Yeah, but what else would you expect from Dells "Awarding Winning Customer Service"? Who's handing out these "Awards" anyway? They deserve to be shot. And if Dell is the winner, I never want to deal with the losers.
     
    Tomas, Aug 7, 2005
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    the sales reps you talk to when ordering a computer are not customer service reps, they are completely different departments. my sales rep was amazingly helpful. i had 1 stuck pixel and literally within 2 minutes on the phone with my rep, she had a new one ordered and on the way.

    you are free not to deal with them all you want.
     
    drumfu, Aug 7, 2005
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