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    5400vs7200rpm

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by justsomeguy, Aug 29, 2006.

  1. justsomeguy

    justsomeguy Notebook Enthusiast

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    In the UK (not sure about the US) Dell now seem to be only offering a 120gb 5400rpm drive on the xps, versus the 100gb 7200rpm drive they used to. Would this be as large a performance difference as I expect it to be?

    Cheers
     
    justsomeguy, Aug 29, 2006
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    Leshii Notebook Evangelist

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    they don't offer an upgrade anymore? interesting... well you can always get whatever you can and if you're unhappy with the drive simply buy a new one. By the way you also might be able to get the drive upgrade if you call them...
     
    Leshii, Aug 29, 2006
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    justsomeguy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ah, the reason im asking is because its 99% likely (though im still waiting for confirmation) that they have lost my laptop, and will have to replace it..

    Keen to know if the speed difference is going to be a large performance hit, cause if it is i will make a fuss, if not im not that bothered..
     
    justsomeguy, Aug 29, 2006
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    even if it were not a big performance hit I would still make a fuss and try to get as much as I can
     
    gridtalker, Aug 29, 2006
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    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    120 GB 5400

    +More Space
    -More Heat
    -Less 'Performance' (May or may not be noticed)
     
    Gautam, Aug 29, 2006
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    justsomeguy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the information :) Now i just need to get bloody Dell to give me a yes/no answer to it having been lost.. They keep telling me tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow..
     
    justsomeguy, Aug 29, 2006
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