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CNET product brief
Description: This hitachi 4200RPM TravelStar C4K40 is a 40GB, notebook replacement hard drive.Compared to other notebook replacement hard drives on the market, it is expensive at around $230.Its maximum internal data transfer rate of 29.9 MBps is fairly standard, compared to the typical hard drive.Its burst transfer rate (which is how fast the drive moves data already in its cache into your computer) is 100 MBps.
Pros: None noted, given available product data.
Cons: Spins at only 4200 rpm.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is slower than the average hard drive on the market today.
Suitability: A 2.5" drive suited as a notebook upgrade or as a replacement.
Value: Overall, this hard drive's features are as expected for this price.However, you would usually pay about 50% less to get a notebook replacement hard drive with a comparable data transfer rate.
Suggestions: (1) Replacement notebook drives may be designed for specific models, so be sure to check with your laptop manufacturer to determine which drives are compatible.(2) You may want to consider an external drive/backup solution, rather than replacing the internal one.
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