Hard Drives
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American Way StaffAnyone who works on a less-than-cutting-edge computer knows this basic truth: The more you store, the slower it gets. But there’s a fairly simple remedy: Upgrade your computer’s workhorse, the internal HARD DRIVE. The latest high-capacity machines carry price tags that may give cause to pause, but compare that to buying a whole new system.
HITACHI TRAVELSTAR 7K60, around $300
ASSETS: It’s the fastest drive speed available on a laptop hard drive. IBM’s adding it as an internal drive in its notebook line.
LIABILITIES: Only offers 60GB of storage, much less than similarly priced desktop models.
BOTTOM LINE: While slower notebook storage is cheaper, to seriously bulk up performance, this is a top-of-the-line choice.
MORE INFO:www.hgst.com
WD CAVIAR SPECIAL EDITION, 250GB, under $400
ASSETS: Tons of capacity, simple installation kit, and three-year warranty.
LIABILITIES: A premium price for every gigabyte.
BOTTOM LINE: Most reviewers say it performs well — and that you get the quality you pay for.
MORE INFO:www.wdc.com
MAXTOR DIAMONDMAX PLUS 9, 80GB to 250GB, $120 to $300
ASSETS: A variety of storage sizes means you can buy only what you need. Plus, there’s proprietary shock and data protection.
LIABILITIES: Smaller GB versions are quite cost effective. Even the largest, 250GB, is a killer deal.
BOTTOM LINE: Save a few bucks, add lots of capacity — and performance — to your desktop.
MORE INFO:www.maxtor.com
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