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    Question: Why does the hard drive model

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by BoogieBaby, Apr 22, 2006.

  1. BoogieBaby

    BoogieBaby Newbie

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    The hard drive model # on my laptop says HTS541080G... but on the gateway site the specs say #HTS421280H9AT00. What's the difference?

    I have the mx6421. I was just checking because others had problems with their hard drive and heat issues. I didn't experience that so I was curious to see if they all had the same hard drives. According to the website they use several different manufacturers including Hitachi.
     
    BoogieBaby, Apr 22, 2006
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  2. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    The HTS541080G has 5,400 RPM and the HTS421280H9AT00 has 4,200 RPM.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Apr 22, 2006
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    tullnd Notebook Evangelist

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    Yep, as NetBrakr said. Gateway commonly uses upgraded components in units if there's an availability issue on parts.

    You can't assume that all of a certain model will include the faster hard drive, but it's not unusual. It won't increase heat noticeably by getting a 5400RPM instead of a 4200RPM...noise, well, that'd vary from model to model. I guess it could drain a bit more power, but nothing dramatic. And since that model isn't an ultra-portable with a low-power setup, it's probably not something that bothers you.
     
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  4. BoogieBaby

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    Thanks for the responses and clearing up the confusion.
     
    BoogieBaby, Apr 25, 2006
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