From: Michael O'Quinn <michael_at_oquinn.info>
Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2003 16:03:22 -0800 (PST)

I got my 60GB when they first came out, and I haven't looked back. I have
a Toshiba MK6021GAS, which I have been very happy with. I have heard that
(I think) Fujitsu's are marginally quieter, but they weren't available
when I ordered mine.

4200 RPM is actually preferred, since higher speed drives just consume
more power with no measurable performance impact. I don't THINK an 8MB
buffer helps since the drive is powered down by RockBox between reads.
That may have changed, though -- maybe someone else can confirm whether or
not that is still true.

Michael


On Wed, 10 Dec 2003, SteamShip wrote:

> Just wanted to see which model & specs those of you who have upgraded your
> 20GB recorder HD to a 60GB have used, since HD technology has improved.
> Most in the $160 range at the link below on PriceWatch are 4200 RPM 2MB
> cache.
>
> Also, it looks like I have to get an adapter plug to FAT32 format it
> according to this guide: http://www2.funmp3players.com/reviews/modify/
>
> http://castle.pricewatch.com/search/searchmc.idq?cr=60+GB+9.5mm&qc="60GB"*+AND+"9.5MM"*+AND+%40ctd+101&i=101&ct=Computer&c=Notebook+Hard+Drives&mi=N&m=N
> (sorry about the long link)
>
> Thanks!
>
>
Received on 2003-12-11