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    which hard drive is better Hitachi or Western Digital

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by nisar6788, Jan 17, 2009.

  1. nisar6788

    nisar6788 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am in a fix to select one of my hard drive 80 GB for PC, one is from Hitachi and other is from Western Digital.Which one is better for me.Guide me please.
     
    nisar6788, Jan 17, 2009
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  2. magma_saber

    magma_saber Notebook Consultant

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    i actually first got a hitachi 1TB HDD for my desktop but was DOA. had to rma it but i ended up getting a western digital hdd instead of replacing it with hitachi hdd. i'm actually glad i ended up with the WD HDD instead of the hitachi. WD HDD's are usually really good. i would go with the WD HDD. WD's HDDs are very good quality.
     
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  3. AuroraAlpha

    AuroraAlpha Notebook Consultant

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    Both companies have a good reputation for drive, and for an 80GB harddrive they are probably going to be the same unless you know the exact model numbers of each. Flip a coin or something.

    WD drives do have a reputation for being a tiny bit faster compared to a Hitachi drive of the same size; however, that comes at the cost of consuming more power, being noiser, and causing more vibrations. This is also generally a differnece of a few percent, also known as insignificant.

    Really, just pick either one.
     
    AuroraAlpha, Jan 17, 2009
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  4. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    Both are good, I prefer Hitachi, but WD is generally quieter. Anyway, you can't go wrong with either.
     
    stewie, Jan 17, 2009
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  5. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    I like Western Digital for an External HD.

    But as stated, both are good brands.


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jan 17, 2009
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