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<FONT FACE="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:14.0px'>I followed the link ( <a href="http://ladd.dyndns.org/xbench/merge.xhtml?doc2=90960)">http://ladd.dyndns.org/xbench/merge.xhtml?doc2=90960)</a> <BR>
regarding the HD in the new “Mini”.<BR>
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<B>Here’s what I found:<BR>
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</SPAN></FONT><BLOCKQUOTE><FONT FACE="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:14.0px'>Providing capacious storage in a slim form factor, Toshiba MK8025GAS 80GB <BR>
2.5-inch hard disk drive is an ideal solution for mobile computing and <BR>
consumer electronics. With an a real density of 64.8 gigabits per square <BR>
inch and a super slim package measuring 9.5mm high, Toshiba's MK8025GAS hard <BR>
disk drive accommodates the storage needs of multi-functional mobile PCs and <BR>
other applications, such as telecommunications products, printers, copiers, <BR>
GPS systems and MP3 players.<BR>
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<B>Features:<BR>
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* 80GB capacity<BR>
* Rotational speed of 4,200rpm<BR>
* 12ms Average Seek Time<BR>
* 8MB Buffer<BR>
* 9.5mm High<BR>
* 2.5" sized drive <BR>
* ATA-6 Interface<BR>
* Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motor drive<BR>
* 100MB/sec Transfer Rate<BR>
* 300,000 MTTF Hours<BR>
* One year manufacturer warranty<BR>
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While all this is fine, the <B>4200 RPM rotational speed</B> is going to make the <BR>
“Mini” feel more like a slower G4. <B>Note that this IS a sub $500 computer</B>. <BR>
Not a bad thing ... Just remember the market segment this is designed for.<BR>
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Just my 2 Cents worth ...<BR>
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Gary<BR>
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