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    Vostro 1500 & 7200RPM HDD in UK

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by joebusby, Aug 14, 2007.

  1. joebusby

    joebusby Notebook Consultant

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    I live in the uk, and can't configure up a new dell vostro with a 7200rpm hard drive.

    I also can't find any in their store, and the ones that I do seem stupidly overpriced to me, (150GBP (300$US)).

    I think this will be a great upgrade in terms of noticable performance, but where can i get one that'll fit, and how cheap?

    (I want about 100GB min, pref higher but price will dictate).

    Thanks
     
    joebusby, Aug 14, 2007
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  2. az_blizard

    az_blizard Notebook Consultant

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    you need to get a 2.5" hdd... you can probably buy a 200GB 7200RPM one aftermarket for $150-300 and just change out the one dell gives you (and sell it? :p)

    i don't know any retailers in UK so i can't help though >< (i was going to suggest tigerdirect, bestbuy, futureshop, newegg, etc but yea)
     
    az_blizard, Aug 14, 2007
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    joebusby Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks, so any 2.5 sata will work.
     
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    zwoerdkop Notebook Enthusiast

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    I asked Dell by phone: 7200 rpm option comes to Europe soon.
     
    zwoerdkop, Aug 14, 2007
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