40 bucks more...i say go for it. 5400rpm and a bigger cache........main reason i'd say go for it is the 16 meg cache, which definatly would make a huge difference. think i might get one myself for the ibook....but alas...i have a warranty........heh
On Sunday, August 25, 2002, at 12:09 PM, Nick wrote: > I'm looking at upgrading my Pismo's HD too, looking at the Toshiba 40 > Gig > 5200 RPM, 16 Meg cache > > http://shop.harddrive.com/cgi-bin/ > itemdy15.pl?keyword=HI2+TOS+HDD2171&UID=20 > 02082510403900 > > from www.harddrive.com > > It is about $40 more expensive than the 4200 rpm 2meg cache model, is > it > worth the price difference? Anyone dealt with Harddrive.com before? > > Nick > > on 8/25/02 11:52 AM, Laurent Daudelin at [EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: > >> on 24/08/02 12:28, John Callahan at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >>> I would like to upgrade the hard drive in my Apple Powerbook G3 >>> series >>> "Wallstreet". It now has a TOSHIBA MK2109MAT, serial #19Q43235A, >>> size: >>> 2.16 GB. >>> I would like to upgrade to at least 10 GB, but need to know what to >>> order and where to order. >>> Can anyone help? >> >> Sure. You need to look for a notebook hard disk, usually called a >> 2.5", an >> IDE drive. Given the current prices, I would suggest you get a 20 GB. >> Here >> is a link to GoGoCity.com <http://www.gogocity.com/>. They usually >> have >> pretty good prices and I bought 2 different drives from them and was >> very >> satisfied. Here Is a link to their IBM notebook drives: >> <http://www.gogocity.com// >> search_manufacturer.asp?dept%5Fid=211&manufacturer >> =IBM+%28NOTEBOOK%29&parent%5Fid=3>. You'll notice that they don't >> even carry >> anymore 20 GB drives. For Toshiba, they don't have anything but a 40 >> GB: >> <http://www.gogocity.com// >> search_manufacturer.asp?dept%5Fid=211&manufacturer >> =TOSHIBA+%28NOTEBOOK%29&parent%5Fid=3>. >> >> Many people on this list have had a good experience with OWC, >> although when >> I was shopping for a drive, they tended to be slightly more expensive >> than >> GoGoCity. Here is a link to the notebook drives sold by OWC: >> <http://eshop.macsales.com/ >> Catalog_Page.cfm?Parent=91&Title=2%2E5%22%20IDE%2 >> 0%26%20SCSI%20for%20Laptops&Template=>. As you will see, you can get >> a 30 GB >> IBM drive from GoGoCity.com for $20 more than a 20 GB drive at OWC, >> but you >> get 33% more space. >> >> -Laurent. > > > -- > G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished > Drives | > -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! > | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:" > Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com > -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:" Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com