Would someone please explain what are the differences between the following two laptop hard drives.  Which is a better buy?  All I know is that both have a 30GB capacity.\n\nToshiba MK3017GAP\nFujitsu MHT2030AT\n\nSomeone please help.
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Here are the spec pages for both:\n\nToshiba MK3017GAP\nhttp://www3.toshiba.co.jp/storage/english/spec/hdd/mk3017.htm\n\nFujitsu MHT2030AT\nhttp://www.fel.fujitsu.com/home/v3__product.asp?pid=344&inf=fsp&wg=13\n\nThey both have the same RPM speed, but the Fujitsu has a much faster seek time. However, the expected life of the Fujitsu is only 3 years, while it's 5 years for the Toshiba. Most of the other important specs are the same or similar.\n\nPersonally, I'd go with the Toshiba because of the longer life span.
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Look at the old hard drive.  There should be a label with the model number and manufacturer on it.  Search the model number at the manufacturer's web site.  It should tell you which kind of hard drive it it.\n\nTypically, it depends on what connector is on it.  A small connector which is about a little over half an inch is a serial ata connector.  A larger connector about 2 inches wide is a ata/uata/dma/udma/ide connector.  Each of these different modes are different transfer speeds, but plug looks the same.  By researching your model at the manufacturer's site will tell you what speed it will transfer at, thus giving you the right protocol hard drive to purchase.  \n\nfor example,\nultra 33 - theoretical 33 MHz transfer\nultra 66 - theoretical 66 MHz transfer\nultra 100 - theoretical 100 MHz transfer\nultra 133 - theoretical 133 MHz transfer\nsata 150 - theoretical 150 MHz transfer\n\nThere are also SCSI drives, but most mainstream home computers don't have them.\n\nHard drives don't come in RAID form, it is how how you set up your hard drives if your motherboard/host adapter supports RAID.  RAID is an array of hard drives.  You can use multiple hard drives in RAID to get effects such as combined output from multiple hard drives for more output speed, or for redundancy such as writing to two hard drives at once so you have an extra hard drive with with same data for backup in case one happens to die. More advanced versions of RAID can do both of these functions (combined output and redundancy) at the same time.
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I would assume you got that on ebay from hong kong...they compress the drive to make it hold more and when you format it you take it back to its orriginal/correct size....you got screwed! I have not figuered out how to make it take 2 gigs again....I run a computer shop and I just had a customer with the same problem.\n\n-Doc-
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i will have to suggest a 120GB hd drive with a 7200rpm all hd drives take about the same power i know this since i upgrade laptop and do custom PCS for people it might be 2 watts more then hat u have but it is worth it in the long run to get an hd drive that runs 7200rpms i speak from experience trye looking at this like for a hd  drive they have good prices
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i couldnt find a list so i leave you some links\n\n1st a collection of computer ads that might bring some light to this matter\n\nthere are some prices on the next link\n\non the last link you'll find comparison of Hard drive space
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Check your bios settings. I have an Abit mobo and it requires to enable "onboard sata". Don`t know why it should have been altered but check it anyway. Also it might be a good idea to use the sata drive as a main drive in the future, it is supposed to be a tad faster. Also, listen to the drive when you boot the thing. It should make a small whizz when the power cord is attached. If not, it doesn`t get any juice indicating to a dead power cord or the drive itself is dead. Data can be rescued no matter what but can get expensive.
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I don't have any experience with Seagate HDD's, but I have heard from people who have used them in heavy usage situations and they say that they are not all that good. They recommend Western Digital first and Maxtor a close second. I have built a couple of computers, and I buy most of my parts from newegg.com. I do trust the customer comments, especially the last two months, this may show a trend in quality issues.
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It doesn't have to be the EXACT same drive.  In reality it doesn't even have to be the same size.  BUT it is recommended they be the same type/size for best performance and to eliminate "waste".  What does need to be identical is the partition sizes on both drives. Another 7200rpm 160MB SATA HDD would be recommended in your case.
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If you are on a very tight budget, then get an internal 3.5 inch hard disk drive IDE or ATA will be adequate.  Buy the enclosure, separately.  You will be able to save a lot of money and you will be able to get a bigger hard disk drive.\n\nIf money is no object and dont want the hassle of putting everything together then buy a retail external hard disk drive.  However, the capacity of the hard disk will be relatively low when compared to the price.\n\nThe main difference is that a retail ready drive comes pre-configured with software and is truly plug and play.  If you open it up, you are not going to see anything different.\n\nPutting together and setting it up is easy.  A little patience is all that is required.  I have three external hard disks.  I managed to get some bargains online.  Saved a bundle.\n\nI have written a couple of guides on this, it may prove to be useful.  See below
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It always helps to give as much information about your pc/laptop here and its specifications.  \n\nThe drive sounds fine.  The implication is that it is a graphics or memory problem.
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you're wrong!\n\na IBM A30 2652 can hold a maximum of 1GB (up to 2x512MB)\nand here are the matching memory sticks\nhttp://www.satech.com/ibm-notebook-memory-ibm-thinkpad-memory-ibm-thinkpad-a30-2652-memory-ibm-thinkpad-a30-2652-44u-memor.html\n\nedit:\nthis one is as good but a little bit cheaper ;-)\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820155103
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It really doesn't matter much.  Get the best deal you can on a good quality external drive.  Read some reviews and choose something with a warranty of at least 1 year.\n\nUSB 2.0 is faster than 1.1, but you won't be able to use it anyway unless your computer has the appropriate motherboard or usb card installed.  And unless you're going to be transferring huge files, the difference in transfer speed won't really be noticeable.\n\nAs far as the rpm of the hard drive, that's even less important.\n\nSince an external hard drive is used for achive purposes you should consider the quality of the drive more important than anything else because if it fails, it'll end up being an over-priced paperweight.
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www.iomega.com/la/sp/products/hdd/sys_reqs_30fw.html \n\nwww.iomegasupportforums.com/phpbb2/viewforum. php?f=5&sid=ff4cb0a9b40d9cea7fa55785a579c2bf - 84k\n\nwww.iomega.com/na/products/ product_detail.jsp;IomegaProdComSession=2c1LFf0OassMdug2V6k9rorFN2GcZbeWlC4up7...
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You mean SATA II hard drives. Well SATA II hard drives are the most common for home PCs and it is actually very common since it is one of the only types you can get for a home PC. The reason you are having trouble finding your hard drive is due to the size you want it to be. Most PCs carry only a 250 GB or 300 GB hard drive. Rarely could you buy a PC that carries anything larger. Therefore you would rarely find one for sale at that size. What you may want to do is buy two 250GB SATA II drives for a combination of 500GB. This may cost a bit more though unless you pre-order these 500 GB drives, you won't have much selection in normal electronic stores.\n\nEDIT: When you are looking for hard drives, make sure you are looking for internal hard drives, and for desktop PCs.
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I have seen some models with 60Gb/100Gb IDE drives.  The 60Gb disks were 4200RPM.  Most likely to be 2.5" disk drives.\n\nHowever, if you want higher storage capacity then try external hard disk drives.  These can plug into the USB ports. You have the option of using either 2.5" disk drives(expensive) or 3.5" disk drives(cheaper, used in desktops).  You can have upto 200/250Gb or even 400Gb depending on your budget.\n\nBattery Wizard\nhttp://www.ComputerBatteries.co.uk
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I could be wrong, but is the hard drive formatted for the Mac?  You may need to format it so it can ready/write on it.\n\nI dont know Mac's too well.  Has the device ever been connected to a PC?  If so, it may have a different file format.  That is why you cant do anything.  If there is anything on the drive, formatting it would remove that just to warn you.  I dont know how to change formats in a Mac.  Hopefully someone can chime in on that.
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what ever one is on sale that has the storage you need.  There is little to nothing you will notice between the brands.  I would go with at least 300gb, or it can fill up way to fast