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    Samsung 1TB 2.5": that bad?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by voss, Dec 19, 2011.

  1. voss

    voss Newbie

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    I need a 1TB 2.5 drive, and the only one that I can find is the Samsung Spinpoint M8 SATA 3G, 8MB, 5400 RPM, HN-M101MBBa. I see a lot of negative reviews, on various sites. Is it that bad, and are any other brands available?

    Thanks
     
    voss, Dec 19, 2011
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  2. gull_s_777

    gull_s_777 Notebook Consultant

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    i have samsung 1TB which is doing fine....
    you can lookup WD10JPVT as an alternative.....
     
    gull_s_777, Dec 19, 2011
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  3. pengy_666

    pengy_666 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have this very drive and its great.

    No issues at all.
     
    pengy_666, Dec 19, 2011
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  4. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    The alternative would be a WD caviar blue 1TB.
     
    tijo, Dec 19, 2011
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  5. pengy_666

    pengy_666 Notebook Evangelist

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    WI score of 5.9 on my samsung spinpoint HDD.

    I know it dont really mean jack but it gives you an idea.
     
    pengy_666, Dec 19, 2011
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  6. gull_s_777

    gull_s_777 Notebook Consultant

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    No it doesn't ....
    any good 7200RPM drive will also get 5.9 only
     
    gull_s_777, Dec 19, 2011
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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  8. pengy_666

    pengy_666 Notebook Evangelist

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    Well all I know is, I got this hard drive for £60 delivered in may.

    I'm more than happy with it's performance.
     
    pengy_666, Dec 20, 2011
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