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    Trying to find Seagate Momentus 7200.3 160GB

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Faruk, Sep 14, 2008.

  1. Faruk

    Faruk Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi all,

    I've been trying to find a Canadian web site that has the Seagate Momentus 7200.3 160GB, but I haven't been able to. Does anybody know a good place to search?

    (I want the 7200.3 since it is single-platter, whereas the 7200.2 version is dual-platter)

    Thanks,

    Faruk
     
    Faruk, Sep 14, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Why not look into the 250GB 7200.3 or the 160GBs from Hitachi or WD ? They are similar in performance.
     
    Andy, Sep 14, 2008
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  3. Faruk

    Faruk Notebook Evangelist

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    Well I wanted 160GB to keep it single platter (less heat/noise).

    But I just checked out the review you linked me to (in the Lenovo forum) at Tom's Hardware, and it seems the WD Scorpio Black isn't too far behind the Seagate - and it's available all over the place, including a local store over here :)

    Thanks again Andy!

    It would have been nice if I could have gotten the Seagate, but I guess this will do!
     
    Faruk, Sep 14, 2008
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  4. Phil

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    What about the 160GB Hitachi 7K320?

    It's a bit faster than WD and usually cheaper.
     
    Phil, Sep 15, 2008
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  5. goofball

    goofball Notebook Deity

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    the 320GB 7200.3 is around $93 CAN now, that's an amazing buy for a fast drive.
     
    goofball, Sep 15, 2008
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