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    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by xxbadboys93, Aug 7, 2010.

  1. xxbadboys93

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    Hey guys,
    Can u recommend me the best laptop hard drive on new egg for under 50 dollars?

    Thank you
     
    xxbadboys93, Aug 7, 2010
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    Do you want speed or size?
     
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    Really don't matter i would say a balance between them.
     
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    Im loving the size and the price. Is it fast though, i need speed guys. Thank you
     
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    For performance the next best thing would be WD1600BEKT.
     
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    I mean out of the two i said previously.
    Thanks
     
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    The WD will beat the Sammy in real world performance.
     
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    Even if that Sammy had one platter?
     
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    Yes.

    The Samsung may get higher sequential throughput but that doesn't equal faster in real life.
     
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    Okay thank you sir :)
     
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    rep phill and others
     
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