7200 RPM (was questions - now comments)

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UPDATE 13 April 2004: I received my 7K60 hard drive & the EZ Gig II Upgrade Kit today. Within 40 minutes I was up and running on this new hard drive without any issues. And I certainly have noticed a major difference in response. {Friday April 9th edit: I cancelled the E7K60 from Dell because they won't ship until the 20th! So I went to www.mwave.com to get the 7K60 for $209! I should have it next week. That high temperature of the E7K60 being 104F is a little to restrictive. I believe the 7K60 can safely go up to 120F} Regarding the 2 types of hard drives: 60GB Travelstar 7K60 Internal 7200RPM ATA-6 Notebook & 60GB Travelstar E7K60 Internal 7200RPM ATA-6 Notebook I have read some information about the differences in temperature tolerance. I have ordered the 'E' type from DELL & it's on backorder. My laptop is the 8200. I usually boot up at work & it's on for about 8 hours. Then while at home it's on another 8. It does seeem to get fairly hot. Do you (forum members) think I should cancel the 'E' type & get the 7K60 elsewhere? There are quite a lot of dealers (mostly west coast - I'm east) who have it in stock from $230-270. I plan on doing a transfer with the EZ Gig kit. That's on it's way from Dell via DHL now. Any advice is welcome. JERE I can't type directly into the forum. If I do I get gibberish, so I type in notepad & then copy/paste. Cjab-y yfl. ecpp.jnf cbyr yd. urpgmv Cu C er C i.y icxx.pcodw or C yfll. cb bry.lae & yd.b jrlfzlaoy. <--that's the same sentence as above typed directly! Message Edited by JERENDEB on 04-09-2004 08:02 PM Message Edited by JERENDEB on 04-13-2004 06:52 PM

mattcowger · Answer

E version is for server type usage (think a blade server).

bacillus · Answer

the E version is supposedly meant for 24/7 usage

disciple_19 · Answer

hey jere

i got the e7k60 for similar reasons ( constant, almost 24/7 usage ) So far it has been pretty good . I say go for it, if you think you need it..

just remember, it has minimal power saving features, if any..

power consumption isn't bad..and it runs around 50-54 c on average for me..

i remeber seeing the 7k60 for about $220 somewhere..can't remeber where though..

bottom line; if you're getting the 7k60 for a good price, go for it. they're both good drives, but take the e7k60 if 24/7 usage is a priority

ronirish · Answer

I have the E7K60 just for regular use on my Inspiron 5100. It's a great hard drive..no increase in temp but a noticable increase in speed. Battery life has been the same as my original 30 g 4200 rpm hard drive 3.5 hours normal use.

I think Dell has the E7K60 for around $220.00 currently.

Go for it you won't be sorry.

rodal · Answer

Thanks for the update.  mwave.com has raised their price to $229!

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