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    Cheapest80-100GBHDForThinkpad

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by trekon86, Jun 27, 2006.

  1. trekon86

    trekon86 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey,
    What kind of HD would be the best, compatibility and price-wise for a Thinkpad R50? Any suggestions?
    PMZ
     
    trekon86, Jun 27, 2006
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Compatibility shouldn't be an issue. I like Hitachi and Seagate.
     
    ZaZ, Jun 28, 2006
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    Daetlus Notebook Consultant

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    As far as 7200rpm drives I believe that that Hitachi (Sata at least) seems to be a slightly faster drive. If it's non sata I believe that Hitachi is only very slightly faster in benchmarks.

    Seagates are quieter and produce slightly less heat.

    The seagates tend to be slightly more expensive.

    I agree with Zaz though. I like and would suggest one of those two brands
     
    Daetlus, Jun 28, 2006
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    Since the R50 uses the Dothan Pentium M, it does not support SATA drives.
     
    ZaZ, Jun 28, 2006
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    Ahh, this being the case my personal selection would have to side with Seagate. Thanks ZaZ
     
    Daetlus, Jun 28, 2006
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    trekon86 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So would it take an ATA-100 or something like that? And what's the difference between an ATA100 and an ATA300? (I don't know much about HD replacement :)
    PMZ
     
    trekon86, Jun 28, 2006
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