So if i want to install another HD to my laptop i need to get an OptiBay?? whats the best place to get it?? also how will a a7200 rpm drive affect my battery life (my primary drive is an SSD)...
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The drive will suck much less power than the DVD drive does, but it will run much more often than the DVD drive, so it's probably a wash.
The question is what are you planning on putting this drive. If all you are storing on there is Music, Pictures, etc.... you don't need 7200 RPM. If you are planning on booting Applications from it... then it might have value...
But I would hope you are putting your Applications on your SSD for boot performance.
But I would hope you are putting your Applications on your SSD for boot performance.
since my ssd is a 80gb I need extta storage fkr my files, downloads, videos, etc
So directly from mce is $99.00 right?
So directly from mce is $99.00 right?
Yes $99 plus tax and shipping. Call them to make sure it is in stock first. The site doesn't reflect back order status.
If you are putting those things on the 2nd disc... you don't need 7200 RPM really. It is fine if you get one of course... but a 5400 will save you some $$ and will do just fine.
All 1TB laptop HDD's are 12.5mm high. The optibay only supports drives up to 9.5mm high. The maximum size HDD you could get is a 750GB. But, not all 750GB laptop HDD's are 9.5mm high. Some are 12.5mm high.
well just ordered this: http://store.mcetech.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=OBSXGB-UNB&Category_Code=
Now looking for a HD.. I want 320+ so looking for the best deal now
So i can get a 320gb 7200rpm for same price of a 500 5200 rpm.. Battery wise how much more does the 7200 will use?
Also how easy/hard is to install lets say ubuntu in that drive and dual boot? OSX and ubuntu
Now looking for a HD.. I want 320+ so looking for the best deal now
So i can get a 320gb 7200rpm for same price of a 500 5200 rpm.. Battery wise how much more does the 7200 will use?
Also how easy/hard is to install lets say ubuntu in that drive and dual boot? OSX and ubuntu
Power consumption for 7200 vs 5400 depends a lot on the drive. Some drives have very similar consumption rates between the two speeds; some 7200 drives are much more power hungry. Just look up the drive you want on the manufacturer's (or retailer's) website and compare the power specs to the 5400 drive that is your second choice.
Why would you need a 7200? Its useless for that setup. Just a waste of money and battery