[ltp] Harddrive is blowing up... I need some advice

Alex Deucher linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Fri, 30 Jul 2004 08:58:45 -0400


On Fri, 30 Jul 2004 09:57:07 +0200, Chris <shadow.blue@gmx.net> wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> Im done with it now... In the last few years 4 IBM harddrives
> crashed... You know, I love IBM for all there hardware, but
> when it comes to harddrives, I just run away screaming...
> 
> Now my 60 GB IBM hdd in my T30 begins to make strange sounds,
> and when I flip it I hear that inside something is loose...
> Not good.
> 
> So I began making backups, and now I need a new harddrive.
> 
> I go buy one soong, anything but IBM :)
> 
> Unfortunately, I don't have any experience in 2,5" HDDs from
> other vendors, can you suggest some good and not too expensive
> 60 GB drives?

I've had good luck with toshiba drives.

Alex

> 
> Regards,
> Chris
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