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    Any size PATA ata 100/6 7200rpm HDD

    Discussion in 'ToughBook Buy Sell and Trade Forum' started by xboxhaxorz, Feb 25, 2010.

  1. xboxhaxorz

    xboxhaxorz Notebook Evangelist

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    I am the proud owner of a CF 29. I want to upgrade my HDD to a 7200rpm and size doesnt matter as long as its 40GB or above but preferably 120GB max.

    The stock 4200 is quiet so i would prefer a quiet drive as well. I have found several on newegg but they are either ata 6 or 5400rpm.
     
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    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    Good luck with that... They are few and far between, and VERY costly! a 100GB 7200 RPM IDE Toshiba drive goes for $100-$150 these days...
     
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    xboxhaxorz Notebook Evangelist

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    darn
    ahh guess ill have to settle for a 5400. or maybe just keep the stock as i dont have any issues i just want MORE performance.
     
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    I recomend
    160GB Samsung hdd HM160HC


    Alex
     
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    xboxhaxorz Notebook Evangelist

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    Thank you for this post. It seems this IS the fastest notebook drive currently.
    I will be getting this even though its 160GB and i wanted to avoid having left over space after the 137GB mark.

    I now have do research on why the 5400rpm pata drive outperforms 7200rpm sata drives. Realisticly it doesnt make sense i hope to find the reason.


    NO LONGER LOOKING FOR HDD unless of course you have a new HM160HC
     
    xboxhaxorz, Feb 25, 2010
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