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    Vostro 1400 HD performance between brands

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Devedander, Sep 10, 2007.

  1. Devedander

    Devedander Notebook Evangelist

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    Is there any difference between brands in terms of performance in the Vostro 1400 family?

    I tried running benchmarks but I get really odd results so I can't trust them...
     
    Devedander, Sep 10, 2007
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    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    there most likely is. sony, as far as ive heard, makes bad harddrives, but i dont think dell uses sony.
     
    Crimsonman, Sep 10, 2007
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    vostro1400user Notebook Deity

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    hitachi 7k200 series would be the best.
     
    vostro1400user, Sep 10, 2007
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  4. Devedander

    Devedander Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah they are 5400 drives, at the moment I have one toshiba and one that shows up as STSxxxx I think... I will have ot double check when I get home...
     
    Devedander, Sep 10, 2007
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