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nlawalker · 08-20-2004, 03:35 PM

That seek time is in milliseconds, so "noticeably" is relative. It does make a small difference, but... I'd recommend the WD. Get the one with the 8 MB cache. I saw the exact drive you referred to (80 GB, 7200 RPM, IDE, 8 MB cache) in a Fry's Electronic's ad the other day for 34.99 after rebates. That's a great price.

BTW, I am actually running this very drive right now (though I payed a fair amount more than 34.99 a year ago). It's... a hard drive. Haven't had a single problem with it, and I don't notice it to be loud. Works great for me.

08-20-2004, 03:35 PM	#16
nlawalker Member (9 bit) Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Washington Posts: 311	That seek time is in milliseconds, so "noticeably" is relative. It does make a small difference, but... I'd recommend the WD. Get the one with the 8 MB cache. I saw the exact drive you referred to (80 GB, 7200 RPM, IDE, 8 MB cache) in a Fry's Electronic's ad the other day for 34.99 after rebates. That's a great price. BTW, I am actually running this very drive right now (though I payed a fair amount more than 34.99 a year ago). It's... a hard drive. Haven't had a single problem with it, and I don't notice it to be loud. Works great for me.