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    question on 8600

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by littleswamp, Feb 16, 2005.

  1. littleswamp

    littleswamp Newbie

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    I am considering purchasing the 8600 (esp. considering the great coupon deals that are coming up), and I am curious if any current owners have used it for music recording/editing using Pro Tools--or if you know anyone that has. I am planning on using my notebook for music recording/editing, some basic photo editing/web design work, and also for basic office functions. The speed capability of this computer is critical, but it sounds like it will do just fine--esp. with the 7200 rpm hard drive option. I am curious though, when you customize it, there is an option for a second hard drive of 40GB to be installed. Can anyone tell me the rpm of this one?
     
    littleswamp, Feb 16, 2005
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  2. Leo_s84

    Leo_s84 Notebook Geek

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    You never know what HD you'll get (4200 or 5400 rpm) until you get it. Most 40 GB hd are 5400 and most if not all 30 GB are 4200.
    I got a 40 GB and luckily it was 5400.
     
    Leo_s84, Feb 17, 2005
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