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Samsung 160GB HM160HC 5400RPM PATA IDE ATA 2.5" Laptop HDD Hard Disk Drive

Name: Samsung 160GB HM160HC 5400RPM PATA IDE ATA 2.5" Laptop HDD Hard Disk Drive
SKU: v1|297889762608|0
Availability: InStock

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$14.79

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Source: eBay.com
Category: Internal Hard Drive
Type: 160 GB

About this product

The Samsung HM160HC is a 160GB internal laptop hard drive from the Spinpoint M5 product line. It features a 2.5-inch form factor, operates at 5400 RPM, and connects via an IDE (PATA) interface. This drive includes an 8MB cache, offers a 300 Mbps transfer rate, and is noted for its compatibility with laptops. It also surprisingly lists a 'Hybrid (HDD/SSD)' feature and '500MB/s Read Speed', which might indicate burst performance or a misattribution.

Our take

This Samsung Spinpoint drive is a specific solution for older laptops that utilize an IDE (PATA) interface. The 160GB capacity and 5400 RPM speed are typical for its generation, providing functional performance for basic computing tasks and storage. The 8MB cache is a standard inclusion. While it's labeled 'Hybrid (HDD/SSD)' and claims a 500MB/s read speed, the primary interface being IDE and the 5400 RPM suggest the hybrid and high read speed features are likely misleading or refer to theoretical burst rates, as it's fundamentally an HDD. The 1-year manufacturer warranty is a positive for an older part.