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    New Hitachi 7200rpm HDs

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by goga, Dec 4, 2005.

  1. goga

    goga Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone used these new HDs which go up to 100gb? I heard they are bit louder than the 60gb previous models (just want to make sure before getting 80gb one, caz I don't hear 5400 one I have right now it A30 at all). :decision:
     
    goga, Dec 4, 2005
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You might want to venture over to the forums on ThinkPads.com. Lots of people over there are having issue with non-ThinkPad hard drives. I think they fixed by upgrading the bios and firmware on the drive.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 4, 2005
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    goga Notebook Consultant

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    I've always thought IBM/Hitachi drives are Thinkpad drives, am I mistaking?
     
    goga, Dec 5, 2005
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The drives on ThinkPads have firmware specific to them. You can go over to the forums on ThinkPads.com and read all about it.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 5, 2005
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    Cerebral_mamba Notebook Consultant

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    In any case, I would recommend going for the 7200RPM HDDs. When you make mamoth installations, Defrag your drives, move or copy things around, the difference really kicks in.
     
    Cerebral_mamba, Dec 5, 2005
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