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    Hard Drive: Speed vs. Size

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by JoeK, May 25, 2006.

  1. JoeK

    JoeK Notebook Enthusiast

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    Purchasing a Dell e1405, primarily for MS-Office use, web browse, e-mail and occasional, future light media and game use. I like a fast/"light" laptop though am watching my budget. Is it preferable to select the 60 GB 7200RPM drive rather than the 80 GB size for my use? I feel if I really need more space in the future I can get an external. I'd rather spend the few extra dollars on the faster processor and other accessories. Thoughts, advice, please... :)
     
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  2. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    Please dont double post. Thank you.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, May 26, 2006
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    sukjeffrey Notebook Consultant

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    id get 80gb because although 7200rpm makes your notebook faster, so does more hdd
     
    sukjeffrey, May 26, 2006
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    I'd stick with the 80GB 5400RPM drive - you won't notice any huge performance gains with the 7200RPM drive if you're mainly going to be doing general productivity.

    And yes - please don't double post. Thread Locked. ( Link to other thread)
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, May 26, 2006
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