Samsung 640GB 5400RPM HM641JI SATA 2.5" Laptop Hard Drive
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About this product
This is a Samsung 640GB internal laptop hard drive with a 2.5-inch form factor, designed for both laptops and PCs. It operates at 5400 RPM, offering a storage capacity of 640 GB with an 8 MB cache. The drive utilizes a SATA II interface, providing a transfer rate of 300 Mbps and a stated read speed of 500MB/s. It is an HDD-only storage format and comes with a 3-month manufacturer warranty.
Our take
If you're looking to upgrade an older laptop or PC with more storage for a budget price, this 640GB Samsung HDD could be a viable option. The 5400 RPM speed and SATA II interface mean it won't be a speed demon, but for general document storage or older game installations, it should get the job done. The 2.5-inch form factor makes it suitable for most laptops. However, the limited 3-month warranty is something to consider, as is the relatively small cache compared to more modern drives. It's a functional, no-frills storage solution.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 640GB ample storage capacity
- 2.5-inch laptop form factor
- SATA II interface compatible
Cons
- 5400 RPM rotation speed is slow
- Only 3 months manufacturer warranty
- SATA II interface is older
Specifications
- Compatible With Laptop, PC
- Color Silver
- MPN HM641JI
- Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
- Brand Samsung
- Form Factor 2.5 in
Show all 20 specifications
- Type
- Internal Laptop Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Read Speed
- 500MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 3 months
- Model
- HM641JI
- Transfer Rate
- 300 Mbps
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Storage Capacity
- 640 GB
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Interface
- SATA II
- Product Line
- Spinpoint
- Cache
- 8 MB
- UPC
- 0715663215356
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