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    Brand HD = lowest cost

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by NetBrakr, Apr 23, 2006.

  1. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    Hello,

    I am getting a new hd soon. But what brand is usually lowest cost hd w/o effecting the quality of the hd? I am looking for a 80 GB or 100 GB HD. I dont like autioning, ebay, ubig, etc. I am searching and compare at pricegrabber, yahoo's shopper and froogle.

    Thank you.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Apr 23, 2006
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  2. Unreal

    Unreal Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Look at Hitachi/Seagate/Fujitsu HDD's, they are some of the best.
     
    Unreal, Apr 23, 2006
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    Duckfart Notebook Evangelist

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    I got a TOSHIBA MK8026GAX (80 GB, 5400 RPM, Ultra-ATA/100) for $89 from Fry's , here in Seattle back in December.
    I have had no problems with it so far. I format the hdd often, since I use it for testing new versions of Windows Vista OS. I don't thinks it's any louder then my Fujitsu I have and it runs about the same temp.
    My reason for the choice was price, I could not find anything cheaper at the time.
     
    Duckfart, Apr 23, 2006
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  4. Shampoo

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    Ewwwww, no, don't look at Fujitsu or Toshiba. If you MUST you can take a look at some Samsungs, but I would have to suggest the ever popular Seagates/Hitachis and of course my favourite, the new Western Digital Scorpio harddrives.

    Cheers,
    Mike
     
    Shampoo, Apr 23, 2006
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  5. NetBrakr

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    Thanks guys. :)

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Apr 23, 2006
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