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    Hard Drive(s) in a Notebook

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by iph03n1xi, Aug 14, 2007.

  1. iph03n1xi

    iph03n1xi Notebook Evangelist

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    When a notebook has an option for two hard drives, would it be better to configure with two hard drives, as to not have an empty space where the second would be?

    Thanks.
     
    iph03n1xi, Aug 14, 2007
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    Nope. Doesn't really matter. If you want extra space, install the second drive; if you don't need the space don't worry about it.
     
    vespoli, Aug 14, 2007
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  3. theTORCH

    theTORCH Notebook Evangelist

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    Indeed.
    Like I said in the other thread, getting the extra HD will only make the battery life shorter and the laptop hotter.
     
    theTORCH, Aug 14, 2007
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  4. surfasb

    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    It's a double post :(
     
    surfasb, Aug 14, 2007
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  5. Akilae Hunter

    Akilae Hunter Notebook Consultant

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    Oh, and contrary to popular belief, 72vs54 really doesnt affect power drain. The brand has more to do with it, and even then its maybe a 10% difference between brands.
     
    Akilae Hunter, Aug 14, 2007
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