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    Which 160gb 5,400rpm Notebook HDD?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by usapatriot, Apr 24, 2007.

  1. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    usapatriot, Apr 24, 2007
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    sandt38 Notebook Consultant

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    For reliability, Seagate.
     
    sandt38, Apr 24, 2007
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  3. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Visit Tom's Hardware 2.5" HDD charts and choose your own parameters for performance. In general, Hitachi and Seagate offer the best performance.

    Personally, I've got a Samsung 160GB 5400, which is not at the top of the charts but runs quietly and keeps relatively cool.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Apr 25, 2007
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    As John mentions, Seagate and Hitachi make the best HDs. I would go with the Seagate because they offer a 5 year warranty.
     
    jetstar, Apr 25, 2007
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    You pay for that warranty though, and it is unlikely to be that useful.
     
    Cheffy, Apr 25, 2007
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    I've got the Hitachi, and haven't been unhappy with it ;) Of course, I've only had it for like, 3 weeks, but still... :p
     
    Pitabred, Apr 25, 2007
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  7. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Alright well I guess I will choose the Seagate.

    Thanks for your input guys!
     
    usapatriot, Apr 25, 2007
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  8. FREN

    FREN Hi, I'm a PC. NBR Reviewer

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    In general, Hitachi has the best performance, but Seagate will offer the quietest and most reliable drives.

    Although you won't use the 5 year warranty, it's great to know that Seagate backs their products so confidently that they WILL offer the 5-year warranty.
     
    FREN, Apr 25, 2007
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  9. Charles P. Jefferies

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    I would have gone with the Western Digital personally; I had one in my last laptop (the drive is now in an external enclosure) and it was the quietest and coolest drive I ever had. WD has the best quality in my opinion.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Apr 25, 2007
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