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    if they were the same price would you go (320gb hdd)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by zfactor, Apr 18, 2008.

  1. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    with the newest samsung or the new sata 300 western digital. i can get both for the same price. it seems the wd is faster in most tests by a slight margin but the sammy uses less power and is nearly as fast,, what would you do.. ive never been a fan of sammy drives myself.. but this new one looks interesting
     
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  2. jetstar

    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    Both have their merits. Pick whichever you prefer.
     
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  3. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Id give the Samsung a go
     
    flipfire, Apr 19, 2008
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  4. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    I would go with the Samsung. I have had a few bad runins with Western Digital in the past, so I do not buy from them anymore.

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    No experience with reliability, so I would go for the one that uses less power.
     
    obsolete, Apr 19, 2008
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