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    Hard drive capacity

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by adrian23, May 15, 2007.

  1. adrian23

    adrian23 Newbie

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    :D Hi , i need to buy a new hard drive for my lap "HP Notebook zv5247la", so can you help me?, what is the maximum capacity for my laptop?, what kind? and a few recomendations :p

    thnks
     
    adrian23, May 15, 2007
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  2. FREN

    FREN Hi, I'm a PC. NBR Reviewer

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    Hi, and welcome to the forums!

    It really depends on what type of work you'll be doing with your laptop, and what you're willing to spend. What is the capacity of your current laptop?

    The two most widespread, popular "performance" style hard drives right now are the 100 GB 7200 RPM drive, and the 160 GB 5400 RPM drive. Both are comparable in speed, although the 100 GB 7200 RPM drive is slightly faster. The 160 GB hard drive will set you back about $80, whereas the 7200 RPM drive will set you back about $110.

    You can also invest in lower capacity drives. Again, it depends on what you're going to do with the hard drive and how much you're willing to spend.
     
    FREN, May 15, 2007
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  3. R4000

    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I would also add that your laptop uses pata/ide (ata-6) hard drives, not the sata drives that are used in current laptops. They are the same physical size, but use a different interface.

    An example of a pata drive for your notebook would be this:

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152032
     
    R4000, May 15, 2007
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  4. adrian23

    adrian23 Newbie

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    sorry if i don't see this before, but i was to busy with my job :eek: , so :D thanks for the info, it wil be very useful tis christmas ;)
     
    adrian23, Dec 7, 2007
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    adrian23 Newbie

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    Good news!!! :D i have a new HD, a Fujitsu 80 GB 5400 RPM 8MB Buffer!!!

    Happy Holidays!!!! :D
     
    adrian23, Dec 20, 2007
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