<![CDATA[Fujitsu's 7200rpm 2.5-Inch Drives First to Hit 320GB - Gizmodo Comments]]> <![CDATA[Fujitsu's 7200rpm 2.5-Inch Drives First to Hit 320GB - Gizmodo Comments]]> <![CDATA[Fujitsu's 7200rpm 2.5-Inch Drives First to Hit 320GB]]> I love to have one of these but the current laptop market 80% of the laptop only use 5400rpm drives with larger GB than the 7200rpm drives. I wonder if it is even profitable with such a small market share, and when the 7200rpm drive would be the standard for laptop drives.

hkicedude

]]> <![CDATA[Fujitsu's 7200rpm 2.5-Inch Drives First to Hit 320GB]]> The last sentence of the official post is right where I currently stand. I have a 7200 rpm 160GB drive... do I get a 500GB at 5400rpm? 320GB/7200rpm? Or wait as long as I can and see how SSD progresses within the next several years?

glebec

]]> <![CDATA[Fujitsu's 7200rpm 2.5-Inch Drives First to Hit 320GB]]> And its 2.8" or something like that before some dork points his a** out to me!

JJ910

]]> <![CDATA[Fujitsu's 7200rpm 2.5-Inch Drives First to Hit 320GB]]> WTF guys! There's a 10,000 RPM 500 GB drive available!

JJ910

]]> <![CDATA[Fujitsu's 7200rpm 2.5-Inch Drives First to Hit 320GB]]> This will definitely be going into my Mac Mini music streamer!

bryanoak

]]> <![CDATA[Fujitsu's 7200rpm 2.5-Inch Drives First to Hit 320GB]]> Just recently swapped out a 5400 RPM drive in a Thinkpad for a 7200 one, and it makes a noticable difference in speed. I have not noticed a drop in my battery life, but it would not surprise me if there was one. For me, given a choice between hard drive speed or battery life, I'll take the speed every time.

I did try one model of SSD with very little luck. It drew one watt less power (not worth it) and overall was only slightly faster than the 5400 RPM drive it replaced.

Monty

]]> <![CDATA[Fujitsu's 7200rpm 2.5-Inch Drives First to Hit 320GB]]> @schizogony: I have the 5400RPM version in mine. I wouldn't dare put this in to "add" more heat to the unit already. YMMV.

SigmundTheSeaMonster

]]> <![CDATA[Fujitsu's 7200rpm 2.5-Inch Drives First to Hit 320GB]]> @SchruteBuck: Umm...thanks, SchruteBuck, but Johnny Chimpo was asking for benchmarks. As such, perhaps it would be better said that 5,400 is about 1,800 rpm slower than the 7,200 and will get better battery life. Much more informative.

bosskev

]]> <![CDATA[Fujitsu's 7200rpm 2.5-Inch Drives First to Hit 320GB]]> @SchruteBuck: True but the 7200 keeps lag tim minimal. Thats the reason I want it for my MBP. But Im still waiting for the 500 gb 7200 rpm drive. Then ill buy it up. My video work takes up way too much room.

imTheKing

]]> <![CDATA[Fujitsu's 7200rpm 2.5-Inch Drives First to Hit 320GB]]> @Johnny Chimpo: The 7,200 is about 1,800 rpm faster than the 5,400 and will get worse battery life.

SchruteBuck

]]> <![CDATA[Fujitsu's 7200rpm 2.5-Inch Drives First to Hit 320GB]]> Throw this baby in your PS3 and you're set for life.

schizogony

]]> <![CDATA[Fujitsu's 7200rpm 2.5-Inch Drives First to Hit 320GB]]> A 7200 RPM BJ. Ouch.

Way

]]> <![CDATA[Fujitsu's 7200rpm 2.5-Inch Drives First to Hit 320GB]]> Anyone have benchmark data for 2.5" drives (5400 vs 7200)? Battery usage and performance numbers would be great!

Johnny Chimpo

]]> <![CDATA[Fujitsu's 7200rpm 2.5-Inch Drives First to Hit 320GB]]> Impressive. According to the spec sheet linked to the press release, the drive has the shorter 9.5mm height meaning it will fit in laptops requiring the smaller form factor. By jove, I think it's time for an upgrade!

Umm...that is where the BJ designation comes from, right?

bosskev

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