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    hard disk drive upgrade

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by xx86, Mar 7, 2006.

  1. xx86

    xx86 Newbie

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    i want to buy a large hdd for my t42.
    i prefer a quiet one, at least better than hitachi 5k100, but the performance should also be competitive.

    samsung m60 120gb
    seagate 5400.2 100gb
    fujitsu mhv2100ah (100gb)

    for price/gb ratio, m60 120gb is the most valuable.
    generally, which one is better?
     
    xx86, Mar 7, 2006
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  2. dietcokefiend

    dietcokefiend DietGreenTeaFiend

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    Please for the love of god make your sig a tad smaller. default font/size perhaps ;)

    The seagate will probably provide you with the most goodness and whatnot.
     
    dietcokefiend, Mar 7, 2006
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    Jenson Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah I'll second the Seagate
     
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    how about the performance of samsung m60?
    is it more quiet than seagate?
     
    xx86, Mar 7, 2006
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    flanken Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    As far as I can tell, Seagates are by far the quietest drives around. They're also reasonably fast, so I recommend it. I think Samsungs have a reputation for being a bit on the slow side, as do fujitsus.
     
    flanken, Mar 7, 2006
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