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    250gb WD Passport 129.99 at Best Buy

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by nizzy1115, Jan 13, 2008.

  1. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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  3. Lao

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    Can antone tell me the exact PN of the SATA hdd inside? Thanks.
     
    Lao, Jan 14, 2008
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    the hd is the wd2500bevs
     
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    Thanks. I was thinking that is the one. I just compared it to my original Hitachi 160 GB hts541616j9sa00 that came with my Lenovo R61.

    I was wondering if buying the WD would be a good deal for Hitachi replacement. I don't really need more space, but the price is more than good. I don't know what to do.
     
    Lao, Jan 14, 2008
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    why are you upgrading then? for performance? if so, the performance difference isn't going to be ginormous. i upgraded my 80 gb to the wd 250gb and for daily activities like surfiing the web and word, i barely notice any difference. granted, i do not do many hd intensive tasks.

    if you are upgrading just for the sake of a good price, i wouldn't do it. a couple of months from now, it will be even cheaper and will continue to get cheaper. hell, i got my wd off of ebay for $130 and that was a few months ago.
     
    ejl, Jan 14, 2008
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    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    Not a bad price. Club it had it for $109 AR... With a 10% coupon its a good price. The 320GB's are also dropping. IIRC I remember seeing them for $160.
     
    Jason, Jan 14, 2008
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    it's only a matter of time before i have a 1tb laptop server!
     
    szandor, Jan 15, 2008
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    That was the main reason, yes. I already decided today that I'm not gonna buy it. ;)
     
    Lao, Jan 15, 2008
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