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    hardrive performance

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by JeSTeR9779, Aug 7, 2004.

  1. JeSTeR9779

    JeSTeR9779 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i was thinking about upgrading my hardrive from a 40gb to a 7200RPM 60gb. What kind of speed performance will I see from the faster drive?
     
    JeSTeR9779, Aug 7, 2004
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    srdhkl Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    You should see a good 15-20% increase in performance, particularly faster boot up times, and programs will open up faster.
     
    srdhkl, Aug 7, 2004
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  3. Run1track

    Run1track Notebook Deity

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    See link:

    http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles/view.php?cid=10&id=693

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    Fujitsu S6210: 1.6Ghz PM ~ 768MB RAM ~ 60GB 7200RPM Hard Drive
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  4. JeSTeR9779

    JeSTeR9779 Notebook Enthusiast

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    very cool. unfortunately, when i contacted dell they told me the 7200 rpm drive was only available when odering the laptop. looks like i can only get a normal 60gb drive. poop.
     
    JeSTeR9779, Aug 8, 2004
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  5. IllegalOperation

    IllegalOperation Notebook Guru

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    Why get it from Dell? There are tons of sites that sell it for much cheaper.
     
    IllegalOperation, Aug 8, 2004
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  6. JeSTeR9779

    JeSTeR9779 Notebook Enthusiast

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    well my laptop is still within the 21 return policy, so they told me i can upgrade my stuff for the upgrade price. meaning a 60gb 7200rpm drive would be about $130
     
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    IllegalOperation Notebook Guru

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    I see. I wonder if you told them your sending it back so you can reorder one with a 7200 drive they will suddenly come up with one. May be worth a try.
     
    IllegalOperation, Aug 8, 2004
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    $130 is a good price. the lowest price on the net is 180.

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  9. JeSTeR9779

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    hrm maybe i will try that. but that would drive me crazy. i spent over an hour and a half talking with these people and being put on hold just to order the drive
     
    JeSTeR9779, Aug 9, 2004
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