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    How bad IS the hard drive noise?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Danwo, Dec 20, 2007.

  1. Danwo

    Danwo Notebook Enthusiast

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    For something so minute it just may be a deal breaker (not really but--). Compare it to something else.
     
    Danwo, Dec 20, 2007
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  2. onlycurious

    onlycurious Notebook Consultant

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    I don't understand your question. Which laptop?
     
    onlycurious, Dec 20, 2007
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  3. jrlizardking

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    I think he is talking about the m1530, if you aren't , disregard this, but if you are, its been pretty much confirmed that the harddrive noise problem was only in JerryJ's preproduction unit.
     
    jrlizardking, Dec 21, 2007
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  4. onlycurious

    onlycurious Notebook Consultant

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    Who is JerryJ?

    edit: nvm... i guess it's a review guy..
     
    onlycurious, Dec 21, 2007
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  5. Danwo

    Danwo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Really? That one only? Heard enough. Now for that 1440x900...
     
    Danwo, Dec 21, 2007
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    NotebookYoozer Notebook Evangelist

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    it's awful. i recommend that you forego purchasing the computer and get something else. you will HATE the noise and we don't want to have to read more lame threads.
     
    NotebookYoozer, Dec 21, 2007
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  7. Soulburner

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    I agree with the above...this question is way too broad as it really depends which hard drive you get.
     
    Soulburner, Dec 21, 2007
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    It's loud.

    Now what?
     
    jb1007, Dec 21, 2007
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  9. zeeta6

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    I have the 120g 5400rpm one its quite like heaven :)
     
    zeeta6, Dec 21, 2007
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