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ibm compatible laptop HD?

by jmarwah Nov 12, 2005 1:48AM PST

I have an IBM T20 laptop, P700, 256 Ram, 6gig 4200rmp HD. The drive is killing me, there's just no room to move, and it is very slow. I want to upgrade to a 5400rpm HD drive, but how do I make sure the new one is compatible with my system? Do all new HD's function in any laptop, or do I need a drive that will specifically work with IBM?

Also, anyone have advice on best drives for IBM laptop?
Thanks!!

Jaspal

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The IBM Travelstar drives are now Hitachi
by Steven Haninger Nov 12, 2005 7:59AM PST

If you buy one today, that will be the drive you will get. It's basically the same manufacturer and you will see IBM chips on the interface cards. Seagate also makes a line of notebook drives that should be fine. Other's may as well and there's nothing proprietary about these. If it was me, I'd go with the Hitachi in an IBM laptop as a sure bet to work.

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hitachi vs. seagate 2.5" HD
by jmarwah Nov 14, 2005 9:47AM PST

Thanks for the advice on the laptop HD, Steve.

I'm debating b/w the Hitachi Travelstar 5400rpm 5k80 (60 or 80G), and a Seagate Momentus 5400rpm (60 or 80G).

How do these compare in terms of
- reliability
- noise
- heat


Jaspal

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I cannot offer that information
by Steven Haninger Nov 14, 2005 8:58PM PST

I use/have used both IBMs and Seagates in the 3.5" form factor. They've both been good with the exception of some specific models of the IBM line. You might want to note that Hitachi has a 7200 RPM notebook drive now. I'm sure it's more costly but might offer a performance boost.

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