33 X 80GB IDE ATA type 2.5inch HDD
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About this product
This Hitachi 2.5-inch internal laptop hard drive offers 80 GB of storage capacity. Operating at a 5400 RPM rotation speed, it is compatible with laptops and features both CE-ATA and IDE interfaces. The drive includes an 8 MB cache and is noted to have a Hybrid (HDD/SSD) feature, which suggests some form of acceleration. Produced in China, it's part of the ThinkPad product line and comes in a gray color.
Our take
This Hitachi 80GB drive is designed for older laptops, fitting the 2.5-inch form factor. The 80 GB capacity is suitable for basic storage needs in legacy systems, though it won't hold extensive modern media libraries. The 5400 RPM speed is standard for laptop drives of its vintage, balancing performance with power consumption. A noteworthy point is the mention of 'Hybrid (HDD/SSD)' features, implying some form of integrated flash memory for improved responsiveness, which is a nice touch for an IDE drive. However, the price point for a quantity of 33 units makes it more of a bulk purchase for refurbishers.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 80 GB storage capacity
- 2.5-inch laptop form factor
- Hybrid (HDD/SSD) feature
- 8 MB cache
Cons
- Slower 5400 RPM rotation speed
- Older IDE interface
- Bulk quantity purchase
Specifications
- Compatible With Laptop
- Color Gray
- MPN 0A28417
- Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
- Brand Hitachi
- Form Factor 2.5 in
Show all 15 specifications
- Type
- Internal Laptop Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Features
- Hybrid (HDD/SSD)
- Storage Capacity
- 80 GB
- Interface
- CE-ATA, IDE
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Line
- ThinkPad
- Cache
- 8 MB
- UPC
- 0683728119287
