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    What hard drive for SZ160?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by jyavenard, Nov 23, 2006.

  1. jyavenard

    jyavenard Notebook Consultant

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    With my hard drive that fried, I need to get another HD. I can't wait for Sony to fix it...

    Is the SZ160 using a SATA 2.5" drive or is it IDE ?
    any recommended brand?

    Thanks
    JY
     
    jyavenard, Nov 23, 2006
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  2. maomanmaman

    maomanmaman Notebook Consultant

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    The SZ's hard drive is SATA, so get a SATA instead of a P-ATA.

    In terms of brand, here's my list based on my experience/preference:

    Hitachi (IBM):
    Pros: Fastest Hard drives (a 5400 rpm hdd runs as fast as a 7200rpm from other brands), reliable
    Cons: shorter lifetime, not very quiet during operation

    Seagate:
    Pros: Reliablity is #1, super fast, quiet
    cons: some heat

    Fujitsu:
    pros: reliable, quiet
    cons: slower than other brands
     
    maomanmaman, Nov 23, 2006
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  3. jyavenard

    jyavenard Notebook Consultant

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    thanks heaps
     
    jyavenard, Nov 23, 2006
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