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    how big can the hdds go

    Discussion in 'HP' started by kwl_1226, Oct 22, 2007.

  1. kwl_1226

    kwl_1226 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi currently i and using 160Gb HDDs for my current V3123au . How big can the HDDs go for this notebook can it go for 200 Gb or a 250Gb have anyone try it
     
    kwl_1226, Oct 22, 2007
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  2. Eleison

    Eleison Thanatos Eleison

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    If your notebook supports SATA drives, you should be able to use any 2.5" SATA drives.
     
    Eleison, Oct 23, 2007
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    kwl_1226 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes my is SATA
     
    kwl_1226, Oct 23, 2007
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    05GT Notebook Enthusiast

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    Checkout newegg for your new HDD.
     
    05GT, Oct 23, 2007
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  5. kanehi

    kanehi Notebook Deity

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    I just installed a 2.5" WD 250gb SATA drive on my dv2000z and it's great. Got mine at Best Buy for $179. Installation was a breeze. Just swap the bracket and the plastic fascia where the contacts are. The drive is quiet running at 5200rpm.
     
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    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    I read somewhere that 320GB was the biggest for a laptop, but I would have thought it would be 500GB by now. Don't quote me on this, as I cannot find where I read that.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Oct 23, 2007
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    Toshiba is shipping their own 320GB laptop drive with their notebooks now. It is supposed to be available in retail by november. However the sweet spot in price right now seems to be in the 200GB area. I got my 200GB 7200rpm Hitachi drive from best buy for $123 for instance.
     
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  8. Eleison

    Eleison Thanatos Eleison

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    As far as I know, 2.5" SATA drives are only size-limited insofar as they are SIZE limited. As data storage methods improve, the drive sizes will increase. Right now, as mentioned, 200 - 250 GB seems to be the sweet spot, but I have no doubt that will change soon.
     
    Eleison, Oct 23, 2007
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