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HDD replaces HDD that goes into enclosure?

Poll Results: Everything else equal, which brand for 2.5" HDD? (consider noise, reliability...)

 
  • 30% (4)
    Western Digital
  • 7% (1)
    Samsung
  • 23% (3)
    Hitachi
  • 30% (4)
    Seagate
  • 7% (1)
    Toshiba
13 Total Votes  
post #1 of 20
12/4/07 at 3:02pm
Thread Starter 
OK, I will keep it simple:

If you were given a choice to select a given 120GB HDD (everything equal), which would you choose:

- Hitachi, Toshiba, Samsung, WD or Seagate?

Thanks!
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post #2 of 20
12/9/07 at 5:08am
Iv heard nothing but good things from Hitachi
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post #3 of 20
12/9/07 at 11:53am
WD is basicly the big dog for laptop drives, Hitachi is good too tho


soulsaver
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post #4 of 20
12/9/07 at 12:31pm
Why would they be talking about laptop drives? or are you just saying that you know WD is big in laptops, so you vote for it for a desktop?

I voted seagate, they seem to be pretty reputable and my only WD drive I bought was screwed.
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post #5 of 20
12/10/07 at 12:16am
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Originally Posted by ghazgull013 View Post
Iv heard nothing but good things from Hitachi
and whats that?
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post #6 of 20
12/10/07 at 12:17am
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Originally Posted by DDDa View Post
OK, I will keep it simple:

If you were given a choice to select a given 120GB HDD (everything equal), which would you choose:

- Hitachi, Toshiba, Samsung, WD or Seagate?

Thanks!
using it as your primary HD? or 2ndary storage?
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post #7 of 20
12/10/07 at 12:24am
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Originally Posted by Dukefrukem View Post
using it as your primary HD? or 2ndary storage?
Well the title of the thread is "HDD replaces HDD that goes into enclosure?". So I'm guessin secondary to put in an enclosure . If that's the case I have some WD passports with the 2.5 5400rpm drives and they have been great. No heat/noise that I can tell and they are nice and small. Also an old Hitachi in an aftermarket enclosure, same luck with it as the WD. If that's what you mean by the thread anywho. Maybe I read it wrong .
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post #8 of 20
12/10/07 at 12:25am
Based on my personal experiences, I'd go with the Hitachi. Or, if you can find a Western Digital for a bit less, go with that. But, again, based on my experiences, both personal and professional, I recommend:

1. Hitachi
2. Western Digital

I've had lots of problems with Seagate, and Toshiba drives are iffy at best. Rarely see Samsung drives, so can't really give an accurate recommendation on that. But like I said, Hitachi or WD. That's the way to go.
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post #9 of 20
12/10/07 at 12:26am
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Originally Posted by Dukefrukem View Post
and whats that?
Ive heard they run really quiet.
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post #10 of 20
12/10/07 at 12:32am
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Originally Posted by ghazgull013 View Post
Ive heard they run really quiet.
I have an 250GB Hitachi and it runs very loud. Clicks all the time. Hitachi drives are very reliable but you pay for it in noise. I've had terrible experience with WD. Three have died on me in my lifetime. After speaking to a support rep at a very large hard drive recovery business, he claimed the two most reliable HDs you can buy:

1. Fujitsu
2. Hitachi

the two worst,

1. WD.
2. Maxtor.
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post #11 of 20
12/10/07 at 12:37am
Fujitsu? Reliable? My ass. Had one in my i9300. It was replace 4 times, by another damn Fujitsu drive.

As far as WD, looks like its more hit-and-miss with them too. I've personally never had a problem with them, but some do, so its up to you.

One thing's clear tho, seems Hitachi is the winner here. lol
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post #12 of 20
12/10/07 at 12:45am
Duke- i think some HD's are just a hit and miss. You may get one that performs flawlessly or one that gives you trouble.

I think its just luck of the draw, but of course some brands are more reputable than others.

Ive had my 250GB WD for about a year and a half and it still runs like new.
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post #13 of 20
12/10/07 at 1:08am
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Originally Posted by DDDa View Post
OK, I will keep it simple:

If you were given a choice to select a given 120GB HDD (everything equal), which would you choose:

- Hitachi, Toshiba, Samsung, WD or Seagate?

Thanks!
If everything were equal. you wouldn't have to ask the question, just get the lowest price with the longest warranty. Oh wait, that makes them un-equal...
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post #14 of 20
12/10/07 at 8:49am
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Originally Posted by ghazgull013 View Post
Duke- i think some HD's are just a hit and miss. You may get one that performs flawlessly or one that gives you trouble.

I think its just luck of the draw, but of course some brands are more reputable than others.

Ive had my 250GB WD for about a year and a half and it still runs like new.
well of course some vendor hard drives will do that. my point was the hd recovery company saw more issues with WD then they did any other hard drive...
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post #15 of 20
12/10/07 at 2:14pm
lol

http://www.notebookforums.com/thread208979.html
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post #16 of 20
12/10/07 at 3:02pm
One thing to check is the external you are buying matches the kind you have in the notebook.

Ie, SATA or PATA...
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post #17 of 20
12/10/07 at 3:32pm
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Originally Posted by Dukefrukem View Post
what does a 1t mybook have to do with saving money and making your own?

if OP doesnt make his own, well.......then i dunno......but its kinda lame if he doesnt!!

ive made about 6 myself, sold all 6 here, i actually bought one premade cause it was a black friday add and it would have been cheaper to buy than to make

ill be making another one soon


soulsaver
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post #18 of 20
12/10/07 at 7:21pm
just more bad news for WD...
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post #19 of 20
12/11/07 at 12:47pm
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Originally Posted by Dukefrukem View Post
just more bad news for WD...
all companies bounce back.....

WD still has the gaming market, and the gaming market is growing still, the raptors are still selling big time, and nothing can compare as of yet

soulsaver
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post #20 of 20
1/18/08 at 8:47am
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Originally Posted by Steve@NBF View Post
my point was the hd recovery company saw more issues with WD then they did any other hard drive...
Ahh really? Were they able to recover the info for you? Did the tech person say specifically what the issue was?
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