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    7200RPM 250GB Hard Drive with Data Encryption vs 2GB Turbo Memory

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by musho3210, May 11, 2009.

  1. musho3210

    musho3210 Notebook Enthusiast

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    What would be better on a Lenovo T400 or T500? If i get the Turbo memory i would have a 160GB 7200RPM hard-drive. The Turbo memory is $50, and the hard-drive upgrade is $85.

    Which one will have a noticeable increase in speed?

    EDIT: Oh yeah, the laptop will have a P8700 processor and 3GB of ram on Vista Basic

    I will run basic windows software (word etc.) lots of internet browsing (firefox), have linux dual boot installed (ubuntu), and light-medium gaming and light medium music/video.
     
    musho3210, May 11, 2009
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  2. Phil

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    I don't know much about Turbo Memory.

    The 7200rpm drive can certainly speed things up. If you do it yourself you can save money.
     
    Phil, May 11, 2009
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