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Miniature 5400 and 7200 RPM HDDs Reviewed

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the small-sizes-and-big-storage dept.

PReDiToR writes "At Tom's Hardware I found this favourable review of some remarkable Hard Drives. The article points out that with 40GB units suitable for server or desktop use, life with 2.5" drives could be just around the corner. Heat noise and power consumption are all apparently within acceptable tolerances."

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  1. Is that a hard drive in your pocket... by mikeophile · · Score: 5, Funny

    Or are you just happy to see me?

    1. Re:Is that a hard drive in your pocket... by dcw3 · · Score: 5, Funny

      Or are you just happy to see me?

      Better than than a floppy

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    2. Re:Is that a hard drive in your pocket... by Dogtanian · · Score: 5, Funny

      Is that a hard drive in your pocket...
      Or are you just happy to see me?

      Uh, huh. All this talk of 2.5" disks is going to impress the girls even less than the normal 3.5" (*).

      Personally, I have 8", and that's just when it's floppy.

      (*) Although posting regularly to Slashdot won't impress them much either.

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  2. 2.5" drives by FryGuy1013 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Hey, it's not the size that counts!

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  3. Power consumption by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny
    ...power consumption [is] apparently within acceptable tolerances

    Unlike the eastern seaboard?

    'sok. I'll get my own coat.

  4. 40GB? by phalse+phace · · Score: 5, Funny
    The article points out that with 40GB units suitable for server or desktop use,...

    But 40GB isn't nearly enough for all that pr0n... erm... I mean all those illegal mp3's... erm... I mean, oh never mind.

  5. The connoisseur's view by vevva · · Score: 5, Funny

    Much as I admire 40Gb in a 2.5" package I'm going to stick with my 100kb 8" floppies. I find the quiet modern drives don't have the same sound quality as the original 8" floppies. It's the whirring sound and the "kerchink" as I swap floppies 3 times per mp3 that adds depth to the listening experience. Nope.. these new fangled drives have no place in the system of a true connoisseur. (PS If any of your readers have replacement valves for a Collossus Mk 1 I would like to hear from you).

  6. Re:5600rpm? by x136 · · Score: 4, Funny

    You don't overclock your hard drives?

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  7. For Non-USians: The drive is 63.5 mm by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    That's more likely to impress the ladies.

  8. Re:USB Key's by dsb3 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Find me a USB key that holds 40GB for under $200 and we'll talk.

    How big is your keyring? :-)

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