WTB: Notebook harddrive

CBCB Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄ƷDer Millionendorf- Icrontian
edited September 2007 in Trading Post
The harddrive on my notebook computer just died away. I don't do much with it, so I don't need more than about 30gb of storage. Anyone have one to let go of, or know where I could finsd a good deal (best deal I could find so far is about $50 for a generic 40gb drive on NewEgg).

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  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    Laptop components run a bit more expensive. Keep in mind that you'll need an ATA-6 laptop drive. I'd spend the few extra bucks on this WD Scorpio because it seems like the best value for what you're looking at.
  • CBCB Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Der Millionendorf- Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    I don't need 120gb, and fixing this laptop is not worth another $70 to me...


    This is for my old Presario 2100US, not for my new laptop.
  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    I know, the new laptop would use a SATA HDD, that's why I specified ATA-6 for this one.

    The cheapest ATA-6 drive that I saw on Newegg was fifty bucks and 60 gig, this one is $20 more for twice the space.
  • CBCB Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Der Millionendorf- Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    I don't need twice the space, even for only $20 :P in fact, I don't even need 60gb... the old HD is only 30gb, and I never even got close to filling it, nor would I ever.
  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    Tell you what, then. You buy the 120 gig, and I'll trade you my 60 gig and 20 bucks for it. :p
  • CBCB Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Der Millionendorf- Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    Well, I don't really even want to spend $50, that's why I started this thread, but if no one has any cheaper options, then I'll take you up on that...
  • QCHQCH Ancient Guru Chicago Area - USA Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    3btech_1962_10285896 $38 with free shipping...
    http://3btech.net/wedi4054rpm2.html

    Customer reviews
  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    Not a bad deal. The 5400 RPM speed is a good benefit over 4200 RPM too.
  • CBCB Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Der Millionendorf- Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    Yes, yes... eeexelent... [tented fingers]
  • QCHQCH Ancient Guru Chicago Area - USA Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    Hopefully the "factory recert" thing doesn't byte you, but for an older laptop, why spend extra for new drive, right?
  • CBCB Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Der Millionendorf- Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    right. once Vista becomes required for the things I do with in, It's gonna be out on the street anyway.
  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    Factory recertified beats "used" - because used is what he's got right now. ;)

    Oh, and bad pun! :p
  • CBCB Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Der Millionendorf- Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    Actually what I've got right now is more than used, it's "failure imminent, please replace hardware immediately" :( I've never had a computer ask me nicely to replace my hardware before...
  • muddocktormuddocktor
    edited September 2007
    CB Droege wrote:
    Actually what I've got right now is more than used, it's "failure imminent, please replace hardware immediately" :( I've never had a computer ask me nicely to replace my hardware before...

    Yeah, the nice thing about SMART-enabled hard drives; it's nice to have a little warning.:bigggrin:
  • LeonardoLeonardo Wake up and smell the glaciers Eagle River, Alaska Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    I've never had a computer ask me nicely to replace my hardware before...
    I've had one tell me to quit eating beans!
  • CBCB Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Der Millionendorf- Icrontian
    edited September 2007
    Leonardo wrote:
    I've had one tell me to quit eating beans!

    :eek: Then you probably should.
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