You can put 5400 in iBooks now
from xlr8yourmac.com
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Previously IBM's notebook (Travelstar) 5400 rpm models were limited to the 12.5mm high versions (32GB, 46GB and 60GB models). However IBM recently posted a <a href="http://www.ibm.com/news/us/2002/02/132.html"; target="_blank">press release</a> on a new series of 9.5mm high 5400 rpm Travelstar drive series. (9.5mm is the max drive height allowed in iBooks for instance.) Here's the text from the press release:
" New hard disk drive for notebooks improves speed, performance
IBM introduced the new hard disk drive 'X' factor for notebook users -- the Travelstar GNX -- with the "X" representing being extra fast and extra smart.
IBM is now extending its industry-leading 5400 RPM performance to the broad market of notebook users for greater speed in a slimmer and lighter notebook.
[quote]
Previously IBM's notebook (Travelstar) 5400 rpm models were limited to the 12.5mm high versions (32GB, 46GB and 60GB models). However IBM recently posted a <a href="http://www.ibm.com/news/us/2002/02/132.html"; target="_blank">press release</a> on a new series of 9.5mm high 5400 rpm Travelstar drive series. (9.5mm is the max drive height allowed in iBooks for instance.) Here's the text from the press release:
" New hard disk drive for notebooks improves speed, performance
IBM introduced the new hard disk drive 'X' factor for notebook users -- the Travelstar GNX -- with the "X" representing being extra fast and extra smart.
IBM is now extending its industry-leading 5400 RPM performance to the broad market of notebook users for greater speed in a slimmer and lighter notebook.
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<a href="http://www.toshiba.com/taissdd/products/features/MK4019gax-Over.shtml"; target="_blank">http://www.toshiba.com/taissdd/products/features/MK4019gax-Over.shtml</a>;
quick look comparing specs (as many as can IBM has not detailed many of them on their site)
the Toshiba is 7g lighter in weight but is 2-3dB loder in operation.... most other specs look pretty similar