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    2x250GB vs 1x320GB

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Laube, Aug 9, 2008.

  1. Laube

    Laube Notebook Consultant

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    Was wondering, I can get 2x250GB HD for less $$ than 1 x 320GB. My question would be, is this because the second HD makes the whole notebook heavier? Any disadvantage to having 2 HD vs 1 bigger one?

    THanks!
     
    Laube, Aug 9, 2008
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  2. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    2 hard disks so you can back them up. That is recomended.

    It will take a little more power but What I would do is keep them in RAID or back it up every few days
     
    Clutch, Aug 9, 2008
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  3. icecubez189

    icecubez189 Notebook Deity

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    weighs slightly more and uses a bit more power, but advantages are having increased performance, space and security.
     
    icecubez189, Aug 9, 2008
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  4. dondadah88

    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    what notebook do you have to see if raif is an option

    but no you will not nortice the diffeerence if u add a 6oz notebook hdd in you lsptop

    i have 2 hdd (hp doesn't support raid :()

    i use one for my main os n videos

    and thee second for music games page file and extra programs
     
    dondadah88, Aug 9, 2008
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  5. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Price/Performance:Single 320GB

    Backup/RAID;2x250GB
     
    The_Observer, Aug 10, 2008
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  6. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    2 HDDs will add to the weight of the laptop, decrease battery life, but will also increase storage, and if RAIDed, performance.
     
    eleron911, Aug 10, 2008
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