New Hard Drive

[John Wendel]

Karl Larsen wrote:
> John Wendel wrote:
>> Karl Larsen wrote:
>>>    I discovered I can buy a new IDE 160 GB Western Digital Hard Drive 
>>> for $83.00 plus shipping. I would like to replace this old 160 GB 
>>> with a new one. What method would you suggest for putting all the 
>>> stuff on the old hard drive on this new one? It seems that dd could 
>>> do it but I wonder how fast it would be?
>>>
>>>    Any experience will be appreciated.
>>>
>>
>> Do a little more shopping at newegg.com and save a few bucks
>>
>> Seagate 250 GB  $69 + free shipping
>> Hitachi 250 GB  $59 + free shipping
>>
>>
>    Sorry I have had real luck with Western Digital and only want that.
> 
> 

Nothing wrong with WD, just don't pay too much.

Newegg.com

Western Digital Caviar SE WD2500JB 250GB 7200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 
Hard Drive - OEM  $59.99 + 5.29 shipping

The 160GB WD is only $48.49 + 5.29 shipping.

WD has a 3 year warranty - Seagate has 5 years (accounts for the $10 
price difference).

Regards,

John