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    fastest 1.8in hd?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by mhx, Nov 19, 2005.

  1. mhx

    mhx Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    whats the fastest 1.8in hd?
    whats the largest 1.8in hd?

    where do i buy cheapest at
     
    mhx, Nov 19, 2005
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Have you looked at anyplace yet? It is good to do some of your own research before posting a thread like this. Check some computer stores (Newegg, ZipZoomFly), also try a google search, etc.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 19, 2005
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I think the biggest is 60GB. They all spin at 4200RPM.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 20, 2005
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  4. mhx

    mhx Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    yah thats all i found was 4200rpm.. any1 know of anything coming out that would be 7200rpm and larger then 60g
     
    mhx, Nov 20, 2005
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  5. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    No and no, it's not possible with current technology. If it were, you'd see notebooks almost all immediately migrate to the 1.8".
     
    Brian, Nov 20, 2005
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    aviator Notebook Enthusiast

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    I haven't even seen a 5400rpm 1.8" HDD let alone a 7200rpm. When such a drive exist, I guess we will really have ultra-ultra portable notebooks.

    Besides the techical aspect of building a 7200rpm 1.8" HDD, I wonder if heat dissipation will be a problem in such a small package.
     
    aviator, Nov 22, 2005
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    5400 rpm for 1.8" doesn't even exist in current technology, and 7200 rpm is just a dream. Heat for sure will be a problem thats why no one making 5400rpm version yet. SAS will have 10Krpm version in 2.5" form.
     
    rz8168, Dec 7, 2005
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