320GB 7200rpm WD Black Scorpio in stock in Netherlands

Phil · 07-03-2008, 08:53 AM

Just noticed they have started selling these for 130 euros. Seems like a very competitive price.

https://maxict.nl/product/502117/Wes..._GB?btwview=in
http://tweakers.net/pricewatch/21395...ack-320gb.html

CSHawkeye81 · 07-03-2008, 09:05 AM

179.99 here on newegg

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136280

John Ratsey · 07-03-2008, 09:09 AM

Also available in UK at Overclockers (and maybe other places).

John

Hep! · 07-03-2008, 09:10 AM

Now I think it's going to be harder for people to argue that 5400 RPM is as fast as 7200RPM, people always mention the 5400RPM 320GB being as fast as a 200GB 7200RPM

Phil · 07-03-2008, 09:56 AM

Interesting thing is that SSDs are becoming affordable as wel:
241 euros for 64GB (available in 2 weeks)
2.5" OCZ Core SATAII 64GB Solid State Disk (OCZSSD2-1C64G)
http://www.frieslandcomputers.nl/sho...il.php?id=2468

I'd like to see some benchmarks on the new HDDs vs. the new SSDs.

John Ratsey · 07-03-2008, 10:25 AM

OCZ SSDs also at play.com. 64GB = £180 (~227€).

John

kaltmond · 07-03-2008, 11:21 AM

Im still waiting the 3* 500G 2.5" HDD........

Phil · 07-03-2008, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaltmond

Im still waiting the 3* 500G 2.5" HDD........

What do you mean with '3*'?

Hitachi and Samsung 500GB are already available As far as I know.

kaltmond · 07-03-2008, 11:29 AM

Samsung

K-TRON · 07-03-2008, 10:27 PM

It doesnt look worth it, the benchmark was only ~10mb/sec faster than the previous generation 7k200, which is far less in price.
I just dont know, but I cant afford either at the moment, so hopefully the other manufacturers release theirs soon.

K-TRON