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40GB 4200RPM Travelstar C4K40 Internal ATA-5 1.8 Inch Hard Drive

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40GB 4200RPM Travelstar C4K40 Internal ATA-5 1.8 Inch Hard Drive

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Product summary

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 $260.Its maximum internal data transfer rate (how fast it can actually read data from the disk surface) of 29.9 MBps is fairly standard, compared to the typical hard drive.Its burst transfer rate is 100 MBps.

Specifications: Hard drive size: 40 GB ; Interface type: ATA-100 ; Form factor: 1.8" x 1/8H ; See full specs

Price range: $220.00 - $270.00 check prices

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 $260.Its maximum internal data transfer rate (how fast it can actually read data from the disk surface) of 29.9 MBps is fairly standard, compared to the typical hard drive.Its burst transfer rate 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: In general, this hard drive's features are as expected for this price.

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.

CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.

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