HITACHI DESKSTAR HDS728080PLA380 SATA 80 GB HARD DRIVE GOOD SCHOOL SURPLUS
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About this product
This is a used Hitachi Deskstar HDS728080PLA380, an 80 GB internal desktop hard drive with a 3.5-inch form factor. It utilizes an eSATA interface and is part of the Deskstar product line. Described as 'good school surplus,' this HDD provides a very limited storage capacity suitable only for extremely basic applications or for systems requiring minimal disk space. The drive originates from China.
Our take
At 80GB, this Hitachi Deskstar drive is clearly for niche uses only, perhaps resurrecting a very old system or for extremely light-duty, non-critical storage. The eSATA interface is also quite dated, so compatibility might be an issue with modern motherboards without adapters. Being 'school surplus' suggests it has seen prior use and may not have a long life expectancy, although its small capacity means it might not have been heavily utilized. The price is low, but the utility is limited; it's definitely not for primary modern storage.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Very affordable price
- 3.5 inch form factor
- Good for vintage computer builds
Cons
- Very low 80 GB storage capacity
- Outdated eSATA interface
- Used 'school surplus' condition
Specifications
- Brand Hitachi
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
- Model HDS728080PLA380
- Storage Capacity 80 GB
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- Interface
- eSATA
- Product Line
- Deskstar
- Country of Origin
- China
