On Fri, May 25, 2007 9:47 am, Gregory K. Ruiz-Ade wrote: > On May 24, 2007, at 11:28 PM, James G. Sack (jim) wrote: > >> Is 5400 or 7200 rpm a better choice for laptops. If performance is >> only >> somewhat important, and power (battery life) and maybe noise is more >> important, I would guess 5400. Would that be right > > Personally, given the option, I'd go for the faster drive, as it'll > have better performance. Having used a notebook essentially > identical to mine, save a 4200rpm HD v. my 5400rpm HD, the slower > drive actually made the whole computer feel a little sluggish. > > The performance boost from the jump from 5400 to 7200rpm is equally > noticeable, especially on a system that, when used as designed (i.e., > not plugged into AC power), runs at some fraction of it's maximum > speed anyway. > > Modern notebook drives tend to be very quiet, anyway. > > The faster drive will use some more power and generate some more > heat, but it's a trade-off I easily justify to myself. > >
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