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60 gigs 7200 hard drives ... 7k60 or E7k60 ?

post #1 of 40
6/29/04 at 6:45pm
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Hello guys,
Do any of you know the difference between the Hitachi 7k60 and the E7k60. Both are 60 gigs 7200 RPM hdd but the e7k60 is US20$ more expensive... I need your advice !

Tank-
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post #2 of 40
6/29/04 at 6:47pm
the enhanced is certified for 24/7 operation, whatever the heck that means. The specs are identical, I would assume that the enhanced produces less heat.
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post #3 of 40
6/29/04 at 7:01pm
Does anyone run the 7k60 in 24/7 operation? Anyone have problems doing that?
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post #4 of 40
6/29/04 at 7:04pm
iono why you would need 24/7/365 unless you were running a server with the notebook lol
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post #5 of 40
6/29/04 at 7:29pm
Thread Starter 

So...

So I just have to take the 7k60 then ? I don't want to pay the extra fee, that's just ridiculous, and like turanuk says, who needs a 24/7...

Thanks guys
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post #6 of 40
6/29/04 at 7:52pm
I've been using my 7K60 for about 8 months now and I cant even remember the last time I left it on 24 hrs much less a week at a time.

The HD is still running perfectly and fast as ever. I've used it at long ass all day->night lan parties, and leave it on overnight for downloading and it sbeen fine.
OF course I put the laptop into "portable/laptop" mode and make the LCD turn off when downloading overnight.
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post #7 of 40
6/29/04 at 8:02pm
yeah I'm assuming this is for "permanently on" type setups, so it produces much less heat. Actually if it's only 20 dollars more, I would get the enhanced, just for the peace of mind that it is okay if i do want to use my notebook as a server one day...not.
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post #8 of 40
6/29/04 at 8:09pm
I was reading about these two versions and in the comparison there were actually some drawbacks listed for the E version. I forgot what it said, I need to find that article again. Basically the gist of it is that you dont need to upgrade if you have the original, and if you are going to get a new laptop, get the new one if the price difference is minimal
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post #9 of 40
6/29/04 at 8:11pm
drawbacks for the enhanced? That's what happens when marketing and engineering are separate divisons ROFL.

Engineering: okay this model is slightly differ-
Marketing: Let's call it enhanced!

edit: yay 1000 posts lol.
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post #10 of 40
6/29/04 at 9:16pm
looks like the 24/7 just has an "instant on" feature where it never actually turns off. Interesting. I guess I can see how that would be a disadvantage lol.
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post #11 of 40
6/29/04 at 10:28pm
I've read somewhere that it is no designed to be carried around (the 24/7 one), like in a server. Don't remember where the article was
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post #12 of 40
6/29/04 at 11:21pm
and i was about to get the E7k40 (7200rpm 40gig...$150). Sp tje E is less rugged and is not ment to be carried around...like it would have issues if i am doing it in the car? this sucks. anyone know where i can pick up the 7k40 (regular)? thanks!
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post #13 of 40
6/30/04 at 12:43am
i would also like to here more information about the 24/7 hds in notebooks, i havnt heard much of anything about them yet. i often leave my computer on all the time for dling music/movies/isos/ect on p2p programs, so this might be of some benefit to me, but anyone know of how these effect battery life or any other possible drawbacks?
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post #14 of 40
6/30/04 at 1:03am
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Originally Posted by turanuk
iono why you would need 24/7/365 unless you were running a server with the notebook lol
I run mine 24/7 since I got it running Folding@Home. Unless you're doing very I/O intensive tasks, I wound't worry about the HDD wearing out.
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post #15 of 40
6/30/04 at 1:37am
Even if you do wear it out, it has a 3 year warranty from Hitachi.
Andrew
Austin, TX


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Originally Posted by decumcp
I run mine 24/7 since I got it running Folding@Home. Unless you're doing very I/O intensive tasks, I wound't worry about the HDD wearing out.
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post #16 of 40
6/30/04 at 2:12pm
the OEM one has a three year hitachi warranty? That's surprising...
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post #17 of 40
6/30/04 at 2:16pm
have you ever seen a RETAIL boxed notebook HD from HGST?

I think for a laptop the regular 7K60 is fine, it supposedly is better accomodated for mobile use and movement. If a laptop is on 24/7 then its likely not be moved around very much, at least not far from a power outlet anyways so it all depends on how you are going to use your notebook.
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post #18 of 40
6/30/04 at 2:37pm
I have never seen a retail notebook drive, perhaps places like FRY's sell them.

I bought an OEM version from Bason Computer about 5 months ago, and it did have 3 year warranty.
My understanding is that all Travelstar (retail and OEM) have 3 year warranty.
The warranty statement for the drive can be found here:
http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/suppor...ty/english.htm


Here is a link where you can put in your serial number from your Hitachi drive, and it will tell you how long is remaining on the warranty:
http://www.hitachigst.com/portal/sit...a0466460e4f0a0

Andrew
Austin, TX


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Originally Posted by turanuk
the OEM one has a three year hitachi warranty? That's surprising...
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post #19 of 40
6/30/04 at 3:23pm
great links man, thanks!
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post #20 of 40
6/30/04 at 5:29pm
I am having isses. Found the e7k40, cant find the 7k40 though. I don't need 60gigs and saving $50 is good for me (will allow me to grab the 3400+ instead of the 3200+. From what i read, the "e" is ment for 24/7 run and it is made so it is reletively silent and runs cooler than most others.
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