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    WoW! Hitachi 2.5" 7200RPM 60GB for $129 at Newegg

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by chinna_n, Nov 16, 2005.

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    hey chinna, are these quiet? I was going to buy a western digital scorpio drive (5400rpm) and an enclousure (probably woulded of added up to $90-100) but this seems like a good deal considering it comes with an enclousure free for $136 after shipping.

    I wanted a speed upgrade since I'm using a 4200rpm as well as making it quieter.
     
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    It may not be any quiter than or any noisier than a typical 5400RPM drive. But at this price it is great deal.( only $30 more than 5400RPM drive). It would be good idea to install it in Laptop and have the current laptop drive in external enclosure.
     
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