On 04/12/03 14:02, "Frank P. Eigler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Thu, 4 Dec 2003, Laurent Daudelin wrote: > >> on 04/12/03 00:48, DPrice at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >>> How important is the size of the "data buffer"? I see both 2mb and >>> 8mb on various models I am interested in. And how much faster is 5400 >>> to 4200 on Pismo 400? Would the 5400 spin louder than the 4200? >>> Thanks. >> >> The more memory in the buffer, then the least trips to the disk the system >> has to do. It's hard to quantify, though. A 5400 drive will provide >> significant speed increase over a 4200, even on a Pismo 400. The most recent >> drives that are faster are usually quieter than older, slower drives... > > Any comments/thoughts on increased power requirments (i.e. decreased > battery life) or heat issues with the faster drive(s)? I haven't noticed any difference on my battery or with the heat when I went from a 20GB 4200rpm drive to the 40GB 5400rpm drive... -Laurent. -- ======================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ************************ Usual disclaimers apply *********************** -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
