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    Anyone got the new Hitachi slot load for 1330?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by sleey0, Sep 11, 2007.

  1. sleey0

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    Just noticed that Dell is now using HLDS_GSA-S10N slot loading drives for the 1330.

    Just wanted to know if they are quiter/faster/better that the panisonic ones, so if you got one please post!

    :)
     
    sleey0, Sep 11, 2007
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    I have the MATSHlTA drive, and it's extremely quiet compared to the noisy drive in other M1330s.
     
    bmnotpls, Sep 12, 2007
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    That's the Panasonic. Isn't that what we all have? I like mine.
     
    Samuel613, Sep 12, 2007
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    I am using the MASH|TA one and I don't think its load. During booting no drive sound at all. I think my DVD-ROM boot option is disable.
     
    caocao, Sep 12, 2007
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    Where do you find this information regarding Dells hardware adjustments?
     
    L.Rawlins, Sep 12, 2007
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    It's not an adjustment, it's just another supplier for the 1330 parts. Just like the LED LCDs can come from either Toshiba or CMO or (at least once) LG-Philips
     
    Zetto, Sep 12, 2007
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    I have the Panasonic - seems quiet to me. However, I think the the Toshiba would be more desireable if it is possible to get around the region code lock on it.
     
    Nalada, Sep 13, 2007
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