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    Need Hard Drive for Inspiron 8200

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by whoam, Feb 16, 2005.

  1. whoam

    whoam Newbie

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    Hi,
    I need a new hard drive fro my inspiron 8200, can someone tell me where I can look to find a good deal, or tell me which brand of hard drives are good.
    Thank you
     
    whoam, Feb 16, 2005
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    andy2434 Notebook Consultant

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    Hitachi Travelstar & Seagate Momentus . . . newegg.com , zipzoomfly.com
    etc.

    Dell Inspiron 8600:
    * 1.6 Ghz Pentium M * 1024 MB DDR SDRAM * 60 GB 7200 RPM HD * 15.4" WSXGA+ * Internal Bluetooth * Intel Pro/Wireless 2200 * 4x CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) * ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo 128 MB * Win XP Pro SP2 *

    * Apple 17" PowerBook G4 * 14" Toshiba Tecra 8000 * Apple 14" iBook G4 *
     
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Defintely look at the Hitachi 7200Rpm drives. You'll think you got a new computer. They come in 40 and 60Gb versions. Pricegrabber and Dell are other good places to look. Good Luck.







    I know things, things that could get me killed


    Thinkpad T41:
    * 1.6Ghz Pentium M * 768Mb Memory * 40Gb Hitachi 7200RPM * Panasonic UJ-845-B DVD+RW *
     
    ZaZ, Feb 16, 2005
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