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    2.5" / 9.5mm hard drives OVER 1TB

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by spandexninja, Dec 21, 2012.

  1. Dorian Gray

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    Not really a problem if you've got it backed up on one hundred thousand CD-ROMs.
     
    Dorian Gray, Nov 18, 2013
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    I can't find any shop with Samsung M9T 2TB.
     
    ex.treme, Nov 22, 2013
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  4. King of Interns

    King of Interns Simply a laptop enthusiast

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    Might be difficult to find until the new year!
     
    King of Interns, Nov 23, 2013
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    now make me a 2TB version and i won't even complain or care it's 5400 RPM.
     
    cdoublejj, Nov 25, 2013
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  7. cdoublejj

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    cdoublejj, Dec 10, 2013
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    sigh still can't find the 2gb for sale anywhere
     
    BenWah, Dec 19, 2013
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    Sad really. Samsung could have cashed in considering it is Christmas.
     
    King of Interns, Dec 19, 2013
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  10. BenWah

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    Still nothing lol
     
    BenWah, Jan 2, 2014
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  11. ex.treme

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    Hi, looks like only chance get 9.5 mm hard drive is from Seagate Ultra slim 2TB, because Seagate M9t is N/A for long time.

    Amazon.com: Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB Portable External Hard Drive with Mobile Device Backup USB 3.0 (Black) STDR2000100: Computers & Accessories

    Questions about installed hard drive inside answered:

    Amazon.com: Questions And Answers: Has anyone taken it out of the enclosure to put in a laptop? i.e. does it have a sata port on it?

    I hope this correct answers and drive can be mounted to laptop without problems.

    I'll waiting for more feedback.

    Can somebody confirm that?

    Thank you

    Edit 1: I have found two listed product STDR2000100 ( from Amazon) and STDR2000200 ( Europe sellers). Don't know different yet.
    Edit 2: - Found negative review from Amazon.uk for same type STDR1000200 -only 1TB version, no sata standart connector. Internally this is no longer a normal SATA 2.5" drive. The USB adapter is integrated into the board of the HDD.
    Amazon.co.uk: Customer Reviews: Seagate STDR2000200 2TB Backup Plus USB 3.0 External Hard Drive - Black
     
    ex.treme, Feb 22, 2014
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  12. FredFlint_

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    FredFlint_, Feb 22, 2014
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  13. ex.treme

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    Thank you. Little bit overpriced M9T.
     
    ex.treme, Feb 23, 2014
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  14. Shinra358

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    ordered mine today from newegg. seen a youtube video of someone opening it and it is attached to an adapter so it can fit in laptops. 32mb cache though. I wish it was a hybrid. Bought it for $119
     
    Shinra358, Feb 28, 2014
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  15. cdoublejj

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    should it have 64mb cache?
     
    cdoublejj, Feb 28, 2014
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  16. Shinra358

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    Just got mine today, boy that was a fast free delivery, and I took it apart and put it in my laptop. It works!

    64mb caches are for hybrid drives.
     
    Shinra358, Feb 28, 2014
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  17. cdoublejj

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    well if start using my gaming laptop more heavily again. i might have to pick one up but, i'm holding out fora hybrid and or 7200 RPM. i do understand it may be futile.
     
    cdoublejj, Feb 28, 2014
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  18. Qing Dao

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    That seagate drive is only 9.5mm tall? Nice find!
     
    Qing Dao, Mar 3, 2014
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    ex.treme, Mar 18, 2014
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    yes, but I got the red one. that changes the serial number but it's still the m9t in there.
    btw, if you have a very good computer already, ssd or hybrid drive; you really won't see a difference anyway. the only difference you would see is if you did a side by side comparison. it's so tiny that you won't even be affected by it.
     
    Shinra358, Mar 18, 2014
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    Rixsta, Apr 6, 2014
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  23. John Ratsey

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    Yes. If the enclosure is 12mm thick then there's a 9.5mm drive inside. The same basic drive is in the Samsung 2TB portable drive, which is less expensive.

    However, it is unclear to me whether either / both of these external drives have the USB on-board or via an SATA to USB adapter.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Apr 6, 2014
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  24. Krane

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    I like the drive but it concerns me that is no simply available in laptop form factor. What are we missing here? I already have enough SSD for all the speed I need. I just need this one for data storage so I can free up the space on my SSDs. But I need to know its not going to fry my notebook..or sometin'? :confused:
     
    Krane, Apr 6, 2014
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  25. cdoublejj

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    it is in notebook form factor they just aren't selling it to the public so it can only be sourced from external drives. However you are right there could be a reason for that, maybe they aren't up to snuff for 24/7 use but, we would need to ask someone who has tried it.
     
    cdoublejj, Apr 7, 2014
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  26. Shinra358

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    We already went over this in this same thread.
     
    Shinra358, Apr 7, 2014
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  27. Qing Dao

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    Just be patient. It will soon be sold to individuals as an internal drive.
     
    Qing Dao, Apr 7, 2014
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  28. simonmpoulton

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    I can confirm the seagate backup plus 2tb contains the SATA version 2TB 9.5mm drive.
     
    simonmpoulton, Apr 7, 2014
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  29. hydra

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    Mine is still doing external movie server duty. I found mine much smoother and quieter than the previous 5.4k - 1TB Seagate drives. Shame Seagate discontinued the removable interface which was handy at times.

    The glued on top looks very thin. Did you use heat to soften the glue or just rip it off? Price on US amazon up $5 since last week...
     
    hydra, Apr 8, 2014
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  30. Shinra358

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    There wasn't any glue (or at least I didn't notice any). Just got to get something thin between the splitting of the case and pry it open then remove the adapter from the connection part of the hard drive and that's it. I kept the foil on mine but it is easy to take off and it doesn't leave any residue.
     
    Shinra358, Apr 8, 2014
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  31. Starlight5

    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    I just received mine. I should say now that is truly compact portable drive case!

    Disassembled it accurate since I wanted to use the case for another drive. Removing the top using a credit card was fairy easy. Actually removing the drive from case was a bit tricky. I put matches in drive's mounting holes in the back to pull it out.

    Big thanks to this video and its' author, of course!
     
    Starlight5, Apr 11, 2014
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  33. hydra

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    ^^^ extremely likely as Seagate owns the Samsung drive division.. and say so here.
     
    hydra, May 28, 2014
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  34. jedisurfer1

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    was wondering what's the highest capacity 7mm drive? Thanks
     
    jedisurfer1, May 30, 2014
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  35. dukenukem

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    bought and received my 2tb m9t from ebay,works wonderfully and have it installed in my dell vostro 3750.
     
    dukenukem, May 30, 2014
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  36. ex.treme

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    In our country we can buy now Seagate 2TB slim STDR2000201. I hope, inside is M9t. Hope also, that usb connector is not permanently connected to drive like at WD passport.
    Any advices? Thx
     
    ex.treme, May 30, 2014
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  37. Zer0 C00l

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    I can confirm the 2TB spinpoint m9t drives on ebay are the legit real deal thing. They work flawlessly as media storage drives in my alienware m18xr1. I paid 135 each + 5.75 shipping so for both it was like 275 dollars total out the door price for 2x 2tb m9t drives and they fit in all standard 2.5" HDD bays as long as it isn't one of those new 7mm slim bays you see on many ultrabooks. If you want to be sure measure the depth of your HDD bay and as long as its a standard 9.5mm bay you will be fine.
     
    Zer0 C00l, Jul 15, 2014
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    Finally i've got STDR2000201 - inside is ST2000LM003 drive. Easy access inside enclosure with credit card and now is running at laptop ;-)
     
    ex.treme, Jul 27, 2014
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    If only these drives had been available some time ago...I bought myself a 2TB WD Green 15mm. Drive is working nicely as a storage medium. Only problem is I had to mod my notebook to make it fit :(
     
    felix3650, Jul 28, 2014
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    Yeah it's best to ask here first. Every one here is ON IT most of the time.
     
    cdoublejj, Jul 28, 2014
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    cdoublejj, Aug 5, 2014
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    cdoublejj, Sep 3, 2014
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    lol at the beginning of the thread everyone was like "nope not gonna happen"
     
    niffcreature, Sep 3, 2014
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  44. Qing Dao

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  45. superparamagnetic

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    The beginning of the thread was almost two years ago too. The OP was asking about the "near future," which for computers are much sooner than two years.
     
    superparamagnetic, Sep 4, 2014
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  46. cdoublejj

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    Alright how long before 7200 RPM 9.5mm 2TB SSHDs? :p
     
    cdoublejj, Sep 4, 2014
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  47. Starlight5

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    cdoublejj, IIRC all modern SSHDs are 5400rpm...
     
    Starlight5, Sep 4, 2014
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  48. cdoublejj

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    FASTER I SAY!!! FASTER! :p I suppose SSHD or 7200RPM alone would alright.
     
    cdoublejj, Sep 4, 2014
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    Should I upgrade to 2TB HDD or 1TB SSHD? which one better choice? Or even do I need to wait for 2TB msata or SSHD later then?
     
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  50. namaiki

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    If possible, a smaller SSD (256GB) plus a 2TB storage drive. If you only have a single drive, maybe a 512GB SSD hopefully isn't too far out of reach.
     
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