HITACHI DK23AA-51 5.12GB 2.5" IDE ATA LAPTOP HARD DRIVE HHD VINTAGE TESTED
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About this product
This Hitachi DK23AA-51 is a vintage 5.12GB 2.5-inch IDE ATA laptop hard drive. Operating at 4200 RPM, this HDD is designed for older laptops compatible with the IDE PATA/IDE/EIDE interface. Manufactured in the Philippines, it offers a very small storage capacity, ideal for restoring period-correct computing devices or embedded systems. The drive is explicitly described as "VINTAGE TESTED," confirming its functionality for its specific niche.
Our take
For anyone working on a true retro computing project or needing to revive a very old laptop, this 5.12GB Hitachi DK23AA-51 is a highly specialized component. The 4200 RPM speed and IDE interface firmly place it in an older generation of technology. Modern users will find the storage capacity incredibly restrictive, but for its intended "vintage" application, it's precisely what's needed. The fact that it's "TESTED" is a significant plus, as finding working drives of this age can be challenging. Expect performance consistent with late 90s/early 2000s hardware.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- IDE/ATA interface for vintage laptops
- 2.5" form factor for portability
- Explicitly tested vintage drive
- Low capacity for specific retro needs
Cons
- Extremely low 5.12 GB capacity
- Very slow 4200 RPM speed
- Outdated IDE interface
- Limited application to retro systems
Specifications
- Country of Origin Philippines
- Compatible With Laptop
- Color Silver
- MPN DK23AA-51
- Rotation Speed 4200RPM
- Brand Hitachi
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- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Type
- Internal Laptop Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- DK23AA-51
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- RETRO
- Storage Capacity
- 5.12 GB
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Interface
- IDE, PATA/IDE/EIDE
- Product Line
- Compaq 169609-001
