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    Western Digital Passport 320GB 2.5" $149.99 @ Best Buy

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Charles P. Jefferies, Mar 4, 2008.

  1. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Charles P. Jefferies, Mar 4, 2008
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    MYK Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    That is a great deal! I bought one yesterday for almost $220/- from a store here in Kuwait, I thought that I was robbing the shop blind.
     
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    crinzema Notebook Evangelist

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    During black friday i saw a 250gb hard drive for $79.99 at Best Buy. I do most of my personal computer shopping on black friday.
     
    crinzema, Mar 4, 2008
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    But this is 2.5"... not your regular 3.5" external drive.
     
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    FidyYuan Notebook Consultant

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    Is it bad that it's a 2.5? Also, if I buy one of these and access them around once or twice a week, would it last for at least 5 years?
     
    FidyYuan, Mar 4, 2008
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    bosst1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it possible to open up the case and install it in a laptop?
    If anyone has done this, is the drive SATA or IDE format?
    4200/5400/7200 rpm?
    It would be a great and cheap way to upgrade my laptops hard drive and still have a case to put my old drive in.
     
    bosst1, Mar 4, 2008
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    White Rabbit Notebook Enthusiast

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    Product Features

    * 320GB maximum storage capacity
    * High-speed USB 2.0 interface; USB-powered, so an AC adapter is not required for most computers
    * Data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps
    * 5400 rpm for fast read/write times
    * 12 ms average read seek time
    * Small and lightweight for easy portability
    * Plug-and-play connection for easy installation
    * Includes synchronization and encryption software and USB 2.0 cable
    * Compatible with Mac and PC
     
    White Rabbit, Mar 4, 2008
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  8. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    It should be a 5400 RPM. And yes, it's possible to open it up and install it in a laptop.
     
    dtwn, Mar 5, 2008
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    It is neither bad nor good - depends on what the user wants. However, 2.5" HDDs are way more expensive than 3.5".
     
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