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    Is a 7200 rpm drive worth $441???

    Discussion in 'HP' started by bluesky_123, Oct 8, 2006.

  1. bluesky_123

    bluesky_123 Newbie

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    I’m thinking of buying the nc8430. The configuration I’m looking at is the SmartBuy RB554UT for $1.799. It has a 100GB 5400 rpm drive and I would like to have a 7200 rpm drive. When I configure a custom built with the same specifications and a 100 GB 7200 rpm drive the price will be $2,240.
    So the question is, is it worth $441 to get a 7200 rpm drive over the 5400 rpm drive??

    I was trying to see what a 7200 rpm drive would cost as a replacement part without any luck. Any idea where I can buy a 100 GB 7200 rpm drive that will work with the nc8430?

    Lars
     
    bluesky_123, Oct 8, 2006
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  2. JM

    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    $441?! Heeeeeeell no!



    I think any SATA notebook hard drive would wrok with an nc9430, but I'll let someone else fill you in on that. I'm not 100% sure on the hard drive part.
     
    JM, Oct 8, 2006
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  3. mach_zero

    mach_zero Casual Observer NBR Reviewer

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    Epsecially not when considering you can purchse one afterward for less than half that: Link
     
    mach_zero, Oct 8, 2006
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  4. ejl

    ejl fudge

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    newegg.com and zipzoomfly.com are some common places people buy notebook parts. it is much cheaper there.
     
    ejl, Oct 8, 2006
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  5. WeAreNotAlone

    WeAreNotAlone Notebook Deity

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    Just a "head up" on drives and Hp models that use the Mobile Data Protection System.

    nw8440 + 100GB 7200rpm Hitachi Travelstar do NOT WORK together. See below link!!!

    Please POST your findings on what drives WORK and what drives DON'T within this thread (along with the "COMPLETE" model number of your machine)


    * * * *
    Example:


    nx6325 = RB526UT#ABA ( RB526UT#ABA being the "real" model number)

    As shipped:
    FUJITSU (60gb)
    Model: MHV2060BH

    * * * * *

    Drive being installed/tested:

    Seagate Momentus 5400.2 (120gb)
    MODEL: ST9120821AS -Note confirmed to work (but this model doesn't have the
    Mobile Data Protection System.

    http://www.notebookforums.com/thread164119.html
     
    WeAreNotAlone, Oct 9, 2006
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    WeAreNotAlone Notebook Deity

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    WeAreNotAlone, Oct 9, 2006
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