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    Hitachi Travelstar Z5K500 alternatives?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by hollyh, Oct 19, 2011.

  1. hollyh

    hollyh Notebook Geek

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    are there any alternatives to the hitachi hard drive?

    looking to upgrade my x220 to 500 gb and the hitachi doesn't get good reviews.
     
    hollyh, Oct 19, 2011
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  2. seiyafan

    seiyafan Notebook Evangelist

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    the 7k750 gets good reviews here.
     
    seiyafan, Oct 19, 2011
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    Colonel O'Neill Notebook Deity

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    I think the 7K750 is a full 9.5mm drive... Could be wrong.
     
    Colonel O'Neill, Oct 19, 2011
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  4. seiyafan

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    oops, I didn't consider the size factor.
     
    seiyafan, Oct 19, 2011
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    X220 upgrade to 500gb hard drive? - Lenovo Community

    i read this thread which has a link to a review that scared me away from buying

    seagate made some that were the correct dimensions but didn't go up to 500 gb, just 320. maybe some 500s are around the corner somewhere
     
    hollyh, Oct 19, 2011
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  6. thetoast

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    Man up, and shove a 9.5mm drive in your machine.
     
    thetoast, Oct 19, 2011
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    I can say I've been happy with my 500GB Z5K500. If it's just for storage, I think it'll be fine.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 19, 2011
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