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    Which 7200 RPM HD to get?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by hendra, Jul 25, 2008.

  1. hendra

    hendra Notebook Virtuoso

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    There are at least 3 manufacturers now that offer 320GB 7200 RPM SATA Notebook drive, Seagate, Western Digital and Hitachi. Has anyone benchmarked and compared the 3 hard drives side by side?

    Storagereview still has the old benchmark for 200GB hard drive. Still no update from them.
     
    hendra, Jul 25, 2008
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  2. Jamaicanyouth

    Jamaicanyouth Notebook Evangelist

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    They have many benchmarks for the 320gigs, I have the WD one. The WD is the best in most aspects.
     
    Jamaicanyouth, Jul 25, 2008
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You probably can't tell the difference between them.
     
    ZaZ, Jul 26, 2008
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  4. Phil

    Phil Retired

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    The Seagate and WD are compared here:
    http://techreport.com/articles.x/15079/4

    From the data I've seen sofar I assume the WD is the fastest.
     
    Phil, Jul 26, 2008
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  5. jin07

    jin07 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I agree with ZaZ. Just go with whatever one is cheapest or, if warranties are important to you, go with the one with the best warranty.
     
    jin07, Jul 26, 2008
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