Re: Seagate or Western Digital HDD??
Seaget Barracuda 7200.8 for about $170.00
Specifications:
250GB
8mb Buffer
7200 RPM
Cable, Disc Wizard Software
Parallel ATA-100, Cost per Gigabyte: $0.68
Performance:
Copies 3.1GB in 216 seconds
Finds files: Through 12.6GB in 135 seconds
This includes CMS software and a 5 year warranty
Western Digital Caviar SE WD2500JB for about $180.00
Specifications:
250GB
8mb Buffer
7200 RPM
Cable, Data Lifeguard Software
Parallel ATA-100
Cost per Gigabyte: $0.72
Performance:
Copies 3.1GB in 199 seconds
Find Files: Through 12.6GB in 133 seconds
Warranty: Unknown
This is a very short review but it may help you decide. Here are some other drives I can recommend. They are SATA-150 though.
Seagate Barracuda 7200.8 ST3400832AS for about $350.00
Specifications:
400GB
8MB Buffer
7200 RPM
Cable, Disc Wizard Software
Serial ATA-150
Cost Per Gigabyte: $0.93
Performance:
Copies 3.1GB in 156 seconds
Find Files: Through 12.6GB in 133 seconds
Comes with CMS Bounce Back Express backup software.
Western Digital Caviar SE WD3500JD for about $200.00
Specifications:
250GB
8MB Buffer
7200 RPM
Cable, Data Lifeguard Software
Serial ATA-150
Cost Per Gigabyte: $0.80
Performance:
Copies 3.1GB in 184 seconds
Find Files: Through 12.6 in 134 seconds
Warranty: Unknown
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