Hitachi Deskstar T7K250 (250 GB)

Pros: Quiet, Powersaving, Cool

Cons: Configuration of advanced features requires DOS boot, pricing games with Sata I versus II

The Bottom Line: Great for PCs that need to be cool and quiet above all other requirements.

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Pros: speed, silent, both SATA I & II, new and legacy power connections

Cons: easier way to switch from SATA I & II (must download utility from Hitachi's website)

The Bottom Line: I recommend this drive to anyone who is looking to upgrade their current hard drive and has an SATA port on their motherboard. Simply stated, this drive is perfect.

Review: I bought this Hitachi 250gb about 8 months ago and have never had a second thought about it. The drive spins at 7200 RPMs, has an 8MB cache and supports SATA I and II, so if you have a motherboard that supports SATA II, you can have a higher speed ...