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    Is this a good Deal for 160GB ,7200 rpm ,2.5" hard drive?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by wingsofeagle, Apr 21, 2007.

  1. wingsofeagle

    wingsofeagle Notebook Consultant

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    Seagate 2.5-inch SATA Hard Disk Drive
    Options: Seagate Momentus SATA 160GB [7200RPM,8MB Cache]: $199.00 :)
     
    wingsofeagle, Apr 21, 2007
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  2. KrispyKreme50

    KrispyKreme50 Notebook Evangelist

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    The Seagate drive you mention is the fastest notebook hard drive you can buy so it will be a bit overpriced. However, as with any new technology, early adopters pay to have the best.
     
    KrispyKreme50, Apr 22, 2007
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    Yeah, thats about what I paid for my 100 gb 7200 rpm 2.5" drive I think.
     
    hollownail, Apr 22, 2007
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    stamar Notebook Prophet

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    type the model number into froogle.

    You will see most places selling it for 180$
     
    stamar, Apr 22, 2007
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    As posted you're paying a premium for the fastest hard drive. For comparison, I've seen the 160GB 5400RPM drives go for $105. The Seagate 160GB 5400RPM goes for $125 on Newegg.com.

    If you can get the drive for $180, that's a decent price.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Apr 22, 2007
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