who makes the the best 40 GB hard drive?
08-05-2002, 11:35 PM
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who makes the the best 40 GB hard drive?
Hey, I'm looking to upgrade my hard disk to a 40 GB size ... who makes solid, reliable ones? Maxtor? Seagate? Western Digital? Which one is the best?
08-06-2002, 12:19 AM
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Just pick one. Every batch is different and brand's reputations rise and fall over time. By the time we know if a model is good or bad, its practically obsolete. I would avoid IBM though because they're had problems recently and I think they just sold their drive unit off. I'd avoid Samsug too since they've never had the greatest reputation. Of Maxtor, Seagate, WD, just close your eyes and pick one. Its doesn't matter as long as you backup your data.
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IBM 120GXP Deskstar
http://www.newegg.com/app/specificat...tem=22-145-018
they have it on newegg for $72, pricewatch.com might save you a few bucks more. also if you are looking for space and dont care for speed, i think fry's still has the WD 120gb 5400rpm drive for about 109.
http://www.newegg.com/app/specificat...tem=22-145-018
they have it on newegg for $72, pricewatch.com might save you a few bucks more. also if you are looking for space and dont care for speed, i think fry's still has the WD 120gb 5400rpm drive for about 109.
08-06-2002, 01:42 AM
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Originally posted by mt6forlife
I would avoid IBM though because they're had problems recently and I think they just sold their drive unit off.
I would avoid IBM though because they're had problems recently and I think they just sold their drive unit off.
these are the ones that i have had go bad
3 x WD's - 2 x 4.3gb, 1 x 45gb (came with a hp pc)
1 Quantum (owned by Maxtor now) - 30gb
also when i sent in my 4.3gb's, i got back 4.3gb's and this was when 15-20 was the smallest you could get. when i sent in my Quantum, i got back a 40gb Maxtor drive. i know 10gb's isnt alot, but it was something. i currently have 2 x IBM 60gxp's and i havent had a problem with them yet, had them close to a year now.
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