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    XPS hard drive

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by sublime, Aug 1, 2005.

  1. sublime

    sublime Notebook Evangelist

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    I was wondering if anyone has, or at least knows, the speed of the 100GB hard drives that Dell puts in their XPS Gen 2's?? I ask, because I was under the impression that they were only 4200RPM, but when I just looked at my order, I see it is a 5400RPM. I was just wondering if this was standard, or if this is another perk of the military website. I also just checked and saw the 40GB drive in my year old i8600 is a fujitsu 5400RPM, and I am fairly sure those were only supposed to be 4200 on the regular Dell site.

    Anyway, I was just curious, since if that IS a perk, that will help me make a few bucks since I am selling a few on ebay to pay for the one I'm gonna keep!! In the end, I paid $1,635 for a Gen2 with bluetooth, 1 year warranty, 100GB HD, and a DVD burner, so I'd say I did ok anyway!! ;)

    Thanks for any help!!
     
    sublime, Aug 1, 2005
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  2. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    the hdd in the xps gen 2 is 5400. Dell changed over most if not all of their HDD about a month or two ago to the 5400. Their website still says 4200.

    SG
     
    Amber, Aug 1, 2005
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  3. azntiger1000

    azntiger1000 Notebook Deity

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    yea i think none of the dell's laptop has the 4200 anymore. its just way too slow.
     
    azntiger1000, Aug 1, 2005
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