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    Vostro 1500 Hard Drive Upgrade Question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by bmcc, Nov 17, 2007.

  1. bmcc

    bmcc Notebook Consultant

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    I only bought an 80 GB hard drive with my Vostro, so I am thinking about upgrading it to something larger and faster. What interface does the Vostro line use? If I bought a SATA drive, it would work, right? Also, what is the difference between SATA and Ultra ATA? Thanks :)

    Also, anybody have good suggestions for a 120-160 GB 7200 RPM drive that is around $110 or less?
     
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  2. DerKaiser

    DerKaiser Notebook Geek

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    Vostros use SATA. SATA is serial ATA which is a completely different interface than IDE or PATA which is parallel ATA. Ultra ATA was a term used for some forms of ATA. See here for lots of details.

    I was able to snare a relatively cheap 200 Gb 7200 rpm drive as described here.
     
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  3. sinstoic

    sinstoic Notebook Deity

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    Serial ATA or SATA

    Yes.

    SATA has serial interface, Ultra ATA has parallel interface.

    Any hard drive will do. Lookout for deals/coupons to buy within your budget.

    Is this information helpful? How else can I help you? Do reply!
     
    sinstoic, Nov 18, 2007
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