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    SAMSUNG Spinpoint MP4 HM640JJ 640GB 7200RPM 2.5" SATA Internal Notebook Hard Drive -Bare Drive Newegg $64.99 w/free shipping

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by paradoxguy, Nov 26, 2010.

  1. paradoxguy

    paradoxguy Notebook Evangelist

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  2. stamar

    stamar Notebook Prophet

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    ya it was this price a while ago for just 2 days

    I sort of have buyers remorse for my xt now I think this is a smarter buy.


    edit I think im just going to get one anyway

    newegg still doesnt have any doa reports on this one.

    I just got my xt and aparently it grows on you. But all my tests just sort of show its exactly like other 7200 rpm 500 gb hds.
     
  3. Quadzilla

    Quadzilla The eye is watching you

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    I picked one up last time it was on sale and overall i am very happy with my purchase :)..
     
  4. stamar

    stamar Notebook Prophet

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    I actually get the same hdtune score from my xt as a wd black, i mean the exact same to the digit.

    the sd part is used as a larger buffer which can increase commonly used files. I have to give it time before I call it bunk lol but no reality yet. I will have to research it more.
     
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    ge0rge Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can you tell me if this is 9.5mm or 12mm thick?? Thank You.
     
  6. stamar

    stamar Notebook Prophet

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    9.5 mm thick

    Looks really good its not only the fastest its larger and cheaper.

    no bad scores from newegg yet its also the bests rated hd by newegg


    65$ I dont need it but Im really thinking of just going for it because i need to order an esata cable anyway.

    I would actually use it as a data hd with my xt.
     
  7. ge0rge

    ge0rge Notebook Enthusiast

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    Price is now $90. I am going to hold off until the price drops again.