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    Is the DV5-1010EF capable to use a SATA-II HD?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by odessa, Jul 16, 2009.

  1. odessa

    odessa Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I would like to replace my HD with a "Seagate Momentus 7200.4 500GB"( http://www.legitreviews.com/article/967/1/ ), but since this guy uses SATA-II I was wondering if anyone has replaced there DV5 HD for a SATA-II HD ?

    Looks like the DV5 is capable to handle the SATA interface only :(
     
    odessa, Jul 16, 2009
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  2. HotRod74

    HotRod74 Notebook Consultant

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    Yep that should be a great upgrade. I have the G-force (free fall sensor) version from Discount Technology. This is the only place I have found that has this version. For $125 its a few dollars cheaper and they have very fast shipping.

    Looks like Newegg has free shipping on the other version right now. Might be a little cheaper.

    The difference between SATA and SATA II is the transfer rates are better and power usage is lower for less heat and longer battery times.

    Hope this helps.
     
    HotRod74, Jul 17, 2009
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