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IBM Deskstar 120GXP 80 GB


 IBM Deskstar 120GXP 80 GB Hard Disk Drive

IBM Deskstar 120GXP 80 GB

 
Description: Model ID 07N8084 / IBM Deskstar 120GXP - Hard drive - 80 GB - internal - 3.5" - ATA-100 - 7200 rpm - buffer: 2 MB / The Deskstar 120GXP ... more
IBM Deskstar 120GXP 80 GB ... incorporates both new and proven technologies to boost system performance. This drive provides the capacity and performance to handle a wide range of advanced desktop and audio/video applications. Additionally, features such as low acoustics, low power, and Tagged Command Queuing make this drive ideal for non-PC, high-performance and special applications.

AFC and glass disk technologies enable increased density. Thus, the Deskstar provides the necessary capacities using fewer heads and disks, which means fewer components and better reliability. The superior density combines with the faster processor and streamlined cache buffer to enable award-winning performance for both the Deskstar and your system. Enhancements to the servo system and thermal monitor help to enable accurate data storage and retrieval. These combined technologies enable popular capacity points and are also designed to increase reliability. Deskstar drives continue to utilize proven IBM technology such as TrueTrack servo and No-ID sector formatting.

Newest Review: ... is extremely well priced, so the price/performance ratio is excellent here if you are on a budget. >Performance< ... more

 ... ------------------- I am a musician and I use digital audio/recording applications. These can be very hard-disk intensive, and the Deslstar 120GXP performs brilliantly. I also have a firewire-capable digital camcorder so I use the PC to edit digital video which is also very hard-disk intensive. Again, the drive performs competently. Seek times and transfer rates are top-notch. In fact, the disk performs quickly when loading/playing games, or any of the other myri...more

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Dave_UK
Premium Review IBM Deskstar 120GXP 80 GB: IBM Deskstar 120GXP HDD (315 words)
by - written on 27/01/04 (Very useful, 100 readings)
Rating:

This is a great drive, that I bought about a year ago when I built my PC. I was looking for a good all round IDE hard disk - fast, reliable, and well priced. After reading various reviews, I discovered the best hard disk in its class. Was it a Maxtor? WD? Seagate? No - it was made by IBM. >Price< ---------- These drives are selling in many places, such as dabs.com (where I purchased mine). The DeskStar line is extremely well priced, so the price/performance ratio is excellent here if you are on a budget. >Performance< ...  Read the complete review

 

Technical Details for IBM Deskstar 120GXP 80 GB

Product DescriptionIBM Deskstar 120GXP - hard drive - 80 GB - ATA-100
TypeHard drive - internal
Form Factor3.5" x 1/3H
Dimensions (WxDxH)10.2 cm x 14.6 cm x 2.5 cm
Weight0.6 kg
Capacity80 GB
Interface TypeATA-100
Data Transfer Rate100 MBps
Average Seek Time8.5 ms
Spindle Speed7200 rpm
Sectors per Track63
Buffer Size2 MB
Manufacturer Warranty3 years warranty
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