I went to <http://www.pbparts.com/shop/> and found an 80 GB Hard Drive (Toshiba 5400RPM): This Toshiba 80GB 5400RPM drive has a huge 16MB buffer, improved noise reduction, and low power consumption. Here is a link to specs for the 8026GAX. This drive has a three year warranty from Toshiba Note: This drive is compatible with all G3 and G4 laptops. 8026GAX. At the same site, also found: This is a Hitachi Travelstar 7K60 60GB 7200RPM 2.5in ATA-6 Mobile Hard Drive w/8MB Buffer. Here is the spec PDF for the Hitachi Travelstar 7K60. This drive is equiped with a large 8MB Data Buffer and a 7200 RPM Spindle Speed for increased performance. Note: This drive is compatible with all G3 and G4 laptops.
You touched on an issue -- power consumption. Faster drives will draw more power, and run hotter.
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