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    Max m1330 HD Size

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Khris, Aug 28, 2007.

  1. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    As per the Dell website:

    Hard Drives
    SATA hard drive
    Up to 250GB configured with 5400 RPM SATA hard drive.
    Up to 200GB configured with 7200 RPM SATA hard drive.
    32GB configured with a Solid State hard drive.

    Does that mean the maximum size my m1330 will recognize is either a 250gb/5400rpm or 200gb/7200rpm? Or those are the largest sizes that Dell offers with the m1330?
     
    Khris, Aug 28, 2007
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  2. L.Rawlins

    L.Rawlins Notebook Evangelist

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    I can't configure one with a 250gb drive on the website here in the UK.
     
    L.Rawlins, Aug 28, 2007
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  3. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    I couldn't either......but my question is more so can the m1330 HANDLE something larger than that regardless of what Dell is offering.

    For example, if I buy a 500gb SATA drive will it work or will the m1330 throw up at me?
     
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  4. Chipman

    Chipman Notebook Enthusiast

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    As Long as the HD you buy is a notebook drive you will be fine. But it is nearly impossible to buy a 500 GB notebook drive. The highest I found was the Western Digiatl Scorpio 2.5 Mobile Drive. It is only 250 GB. So, I suggest you look into external drives.

    Off Topic: I bought a Dell XPS M1330 Too, How do you like it, if you dont mind.
     
    Chipman, Aug 28, 2007
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  5. xdz3r0

    xdz3r0 Notebook Consultant

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    usually those bigger sizes are 3.5" inch drives, so no, you cant stuff like 500GB or whatever into a notebook. well, not that i know of
     
    xdz3r0, Aug 28, 2007
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  6. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    Sorry.....just grabbed the 500gb figure because it was the first one that came to mind. :)

    As far as the m1330 goes, I absolutely love it!! I had originally ordered (and received) a D620 but then sent it back when I found out the D630s were going to be available in Canada. While waiting for that, the m1330 came out and I ordered it instead! Best decision ever! :D
     
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  7. Les

    Les Not associated with NotebookReview in any way

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    Chipman...my 32Gb review is an indication of how I feel with my new system. I have also bought and sold two others to which the owners are in touch with me, one a staff newspaper photographer and one a computer engineering student. They love their systems.
     
    Les, Aug 28, 2007
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