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Old 01-16-2008, 06:20 AM
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Default Frys.com - WD 500GB HDD, SATA - $90, free shipping
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http://shop1.outpost.com/product/5366798

WESTERN DIGITAL 500GB SERIAL ATA/300 3.5" HARD DRIVE - WD5000AAKS.
WD:
FRYS.com #: 5366798

* Cavier SE16 Series
* 7200 RPM
* 16MB Buffer
* 8.9ms Seek Time
PC stuff is getting very affordable again.
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Old 01-16-2008, 06:21 AM
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no shit. this may have to be purchased.

i feel that my 120gb in my external case is starting to die.
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Old 01-16-2008, 06:21 AM
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that is one good thing about electronics, it gets cheaper.
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Old 01-16-2008, 06:21 AM
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I need to upgrade my sony vaio (~5 yr old laptop). I don't know where to start. :hs:
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Old 01-16-2008, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by v6_accord_jerz
I need to upgrade my sony vaio (~5 yr old laptop). I don't know where to start. :hs:
brick would be best.
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Old 01-16-2008, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Nightshade
brick would be best.
Do I connect the brick via USB? h:
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Old 01-16-2008, 06:28 AM
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No, bricks are USB 2.0 now. Your 1.1 is too slow.
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Old 01-16-2008, 06:28 AM
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hmmmmm

the question is ... do i really need 500GB?

i have 120 in my old pc and it wasnt even half full. i store all my music on an external and only have a very few games
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Originally Posted by e3NiNe
No, bricks are USB 2.0 now. Your 1.1 is too slow.
1.1 to 2.0 brick adapter ftw.



Seriously though, I can get one of those external USB hard drive cases for like ~$20-$30 and just put that in it to make an external hard drive right?
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Old 01-16-2008, 06:31 AM
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are ext HDD kits SATA? :thinking:


I wouldn't bother. 500GB WD EXT MyBooks go for about $105 - $130.
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