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    wow a 200 GB harddrive

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by merky works, Jun 7, 2006.

  1. merky works

    merky works Notebook Geek

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    i wonder how much it will cost?
     
    merky works, Jun 7, 2006
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  2. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    There are no 2.5" 200 GB single HD currenty selling. My guess it will be next year.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Jun 7, 2006
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  3. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    At release, $600+ isn't surprising.

    The 120gb 7200rpm debuted at $450 I believe...
     
    coriolis, Jun 7, 2006
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    http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2979

    Seems they will try to start producing them in August, I think we might start seeing a few before the years end.

    But at the prices coriolis pointed out, it probably wouldn't be worth it for the average consumer.
     
    Calcio, Jun 7, 2006
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    wow $600, you can get 2 to 3 100GB hard drive for external storage, it seems to be worth.
     
    Iter, Jun 7, 2006
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  6. merky works

    merky works Notebook Geek

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    i still think that it is great that we will be able to have a 200 gb hd
     
    merky works, Jun 7, 2006
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    really?

    cuz you know in just a few months, it's going to be no bid deal and something bigger will have replaced it.

    truth is, Hard Drives are the worst to jump on early and pay a premium. The prices fall so quickly and the fact is that a 200 GB HD will always be a 200 GB HD. it's not like you can upgrade the part to be bigger, you just have to chuck it and buy a new one.
     
    drumfu, Jun 7, 2006
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  8. FidyYuan

    FidyYuan Notebook Consultant

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    It's only 4200 rpms though...
     
    FidyYuan, Jun 7, 2006
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  9. otaku

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    I don't really need that much storage and I'd like more speed. Its definetly expensive.
     
    otaku, Jun 7, 2006
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