Hard Drive Hitachi 5GB DK23BA-50
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About this product
This Hitachi DK23BA-50 is a 2.5-inch internal laptop hard disk drive with a 5GB storage capacity. It utilizes a PATA/IDE/EIDE interface, operates at a rotation speed of 4200 RPM, and includes a 512KB cache. Designed for older notebook systems, it comes with a 3-year manufacturer warranty, providing some assurance for its age. The drive is suitable for basic storage needs in compatible legacy hardware.
Our take
The Hitachi DK23BA-50 is clearly geared towards older laptop systems, given its 5GB capacity and PATA/IDE/EIDE interface. This isn't a drive for modern computing, but if you're working on an older machine that needs a period-correct replacement, it could fit the bill. The 4200 RPM rotation speed and 512KB cache indicate relatively slow performance compared to newer drives, so don't expect quick boot times or rapid file access. The 3-year manufacturer warranty is a pleasant surprise for a drive of this vintage, offering some peace of mind. However, the capacity is extremely limited, suitable only for very basic OS installations and minimal personal files.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 2.5-inch form factor for laptops
- PATA/IDE/EIDE interface for legacy systems
- Includes a 3-year manufacturer warranty
Cons
- Very limited 5GB storage capacity
- Slow 4200 RPM rotation speed
- Small 512KB cache
Specifications
- Brand Hitachi
- Supported Drive Types HDD
- Form Factor 2.5 inch
- Type Internal (Laptop)
- EAN 5903864698879
- Manufacturer Warranty 3 Years
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- Model
- DK23BA-50
- MPN
- DK23BA-50
- Storage Capacity
- 5 GB
- Interface
- PATA/IDE/EIDE
- Rotation Speed
- 4200 RPM
- Cache
- 512KB
