Hitachi Travelstar HTS726060M9AT00 60GB 7200RPM 2.5" IDE Notebook hard drive
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About this product
The Hitachi Travelstar HTS726060M9AT00 is a 60GB 2.5-inch internal hard drive, designed primarily for notebooks. It operates at a faster 7200RPM rotation speed and uses an older PATA/IDE/EIDE interface, suitable for legacy laptop systems. This specific model from the Travelstar product line offers a modest storage upgrade for compatible devices requiring this interface type.
Our take
If you're looking to revive an older notebook that uses the PATA/IDE interface, this Hitachi Travelstar 60GB drive could be a functional choice. The 7200RPM speed is a definite plus for an older laptop, providing a noticeable performance bump compared to the more common 5400RPM drives of that era. However, the 60GB capacity is quite small by modern standards, so it's really only suited for basic tasks or as a replacement for a failing drive in a legacy system. Be absolutely sure your notebook requires an IDE interface before considering this, as it won't work with SATA connections.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Faster 7200RPM rotation speed
- 2.5-inch notebook form factor
- Hitachi Travelstar product line
Cons
- Very small 60GB storage capacity
- Older PATA/IDE/EIDE interface
Specifications
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
- Model Hitachi Travelstar HTS726060M9AT00
- Storage Capacity 60 GB
- Country of Origin China
- Interface PATA/IDE/EIDE, IDE
- Product Line Travelstar
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- Rotation Speed
- 7200 RPM
- UPC
- 0102645845159
- Brand
- Hitachi
- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- MPN
- 08K0869
