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    Multibay II HD options

    Discussion in 'HP' started by JLS, Mar 13, 2007.

  1. JLS

    JLS Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was looking into getting a remanufactured nc6400 from hp, and I saw a model that was acceptable on a all accounts save the hard drive size. The specs list it as having a multibay II drive that is swappable. I would like to add additional storage through that port, but i am somewhat confused as to the options I have. Can I only use the multibay hard drives sold through hp? They seem exorbitantly expensive for the sizes offered, and I would like to know if there are any other options. The multibay II seems like a nice idea, but only if the hard drives for it don't have to be proprietary. Any ideas?
     
    JLS, Mar 13, 2007
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    ttt..... to the hp business notebook owners here.....
     
    JLS, Mar 14, 2007
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    bump to the top......anyone?
     
    JLS, Mar 15, 2007
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    Some time ago I came across a German company called Toscha Informationssysteme, which offers MultiBay II HDD Adapters. These should accommodate any regular ULTRA-ATA 2.5" drive. Have a look at their website. They’re not cheap either (94 EUR ~ 125 USD), but you may be able to get a better deal on eBay (just search for user id "einbaurahmen"). Currently, there is one for sale here.

    Final remark -> I don’t have any personal experience with these adapters and their usability. If you have any questions, I suggest that you contact the seller first.
     
    dawn, Mar 20, 2007
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