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    New WD 500GB performs like a 320GB/7200rpm.

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Phil, Oct 4, 2008.

  1. Phil

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    I know there's a lot of people looking for HD upgrades here so I though I'd post it here.

    The new WD5000BEVT 5400rpm drive is available and performs well. Due to the higher data density it performs very similar to the 320GB/7200rpm drives.

    First benchmarks were posted here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=305890&page=3
     
    Phil, Oct 4, 2008
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    meansizzler Notebook Consultant

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    Seagate 7200.3 is the King so far
     
    meansizzler, Oct 7, 2008
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    Yeah, Seagate 7200.3 still looks like the best out there. The new WD is nice, but not as good as the Seagate.
     
    vuong05, Oct 7, 2008
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    Have you seen any comparison between WD5000BEVT and Seagate 7200.3?
     
    Phil, Oct 7, 2008
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