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    Hard drive upgrade... which one??

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by twalk, Nov 4, 2007.

  1. twalk

    twalk Newbie

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    I'm about to upgrade to the biggest baddest hard drive I can find for my Dell E1505.
    I'm currently looking into the following. Suggestions please!

    Seagate Momentus 7200.2 160GB Hard Drive
    Serial ATA-300, 7,200 RPM, 8MB
    Seagate - ST9160823ASG

    Hitachi Travelstar 7K200 HTS722016K9SA00 160GB Hard Drive
    Serial ATA-150, 7,200 RPM, 16MB
    Hitachi - 0A50939

    Seagate Momentus 7200.2 ST9160823AS 160GB Hard Drive
    Serial ATA-300, 7,200 RPM, 8MB
    Seagate - ST9160823AS
     
    twalk, Nov 4, 2007
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  2. Charr

    Charr Notebook Deity

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    Hitachi has a 200GB 7200RPM 16MB drive.
     
    Charr, Nov 4, 2007
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    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    Both Hitachi and Seagate are good. Seagate has a 5 year warranty.
     
    jetstar, Nov 4, 2007
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  4. twalk

    twalk Newbie

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    Thanks, and thanks...
     
    twalk, Nov 4, 2007
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    7k200 all the way
     
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    200 GB 7k200 is the best choice at the moment.

    Next up would be a 320 GB 5400 rpm drive but only if you really need space more than speed.
     
    zenpharaohs, Nov 4, 2007
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