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    Lenovo T400 - HDD and/or SSD for under $150

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Box801, Jan 9, 2011.

  1. Box801

    Box801 Notebook Geek

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    Greetings everyone,

    I'm looking for a good HDD (7400 RPM) or an SSD + HDD combo for under $150. The requirements are that I need to have at least 500 GB of storage. 7400 RPM is essential because I am a music producer and DJ which means I'll be moving around files constantly.

    Thanks,
    Box801
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I'd say the Momentus XT looks like a good choice.
     
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    I'm also doing HDD+SSD with a similar budget.

    I got a Western Digital 640gb hdd (5400 rpm) on sale from newegg for $50. 500gb/5400rpm is always $50. 500gb/7200 is $65.

    This will get paired with either the 32gb Corsair Nova ($60 right now and exceptional power consumption) or I'll wait for a 64gb OCZ Vertex 2 or Corsair Force to drop back to $110 (rebate) from the current price $130. ADATA S599 is already $115. You'll want one of these last three drives.

    SSD+HDD is having your cake and eating it too.
     
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    intel213 Notebook Enthusiast

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    if u are looking for ssd get this one crucial c300

    use code: HELLO2011

    gives $15 off

    $105 shipped
     
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    Where did you purchase the corsair nova?
     
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    I haven't yet, but it's on sale at newegg. Be careful though, 32gb isn't much space for most people. My OS+applications is only 20gb so it works for me.

    The Corsair Nova would be rather slow for your (but still much faster than a hdd) application compared to Sandforce or Intel based SSD's. I'm probably going to wait for the Intel G3 drives to come out before making a move which should only be a couple months away.
     
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    Thanks, I might just settle for the Momentus XT for the time being and maybe upgrade in the future if needed.

    Thanks again for the input,
    boxu01
     
    Box801, Jan 10, 2011
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    Wondering how I swap hard drives actually lol. Do I just need to unscrew the scews close to the CD Drive? Its looks like there is a piece of plastic thats covering up the HDD. I'd assume it just comes out in a tray and I swap it out with my new HDD?

    Anyone know? T


    Thanks,
    box801
     
    Box801, Jan 11, 2011
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    One screws and the cover comes right off. You pull then drive and swap the caddy to the new drive. Put it back in. That's it.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 11, 2011
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    JaneL, Jan 11, 2011
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