Seagate or western digital?

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Western Digital Caviar RE 250GB 2500YS SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM

250GB Capacity, SATA-II Interface, 7200RPM Spin Speed, 8.9ms Average Seek Time, 16MB Cache, 5 Year Warranty.
Western Digital 10+ in stock £49.99
(£58.74)


Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250GB ST3250620AS SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM

250GB Capacity, SATA-II Interface, 7200RPM Spin Speed, 8.9ms Average Seek Time, 16MB Cache, 5 Year Warranty.
Seagate 10+ in stock £50.99
(£59.91)

is their a great deal of difference or is it just personal preference ?
speed?
noise?
reliability?

i've always bought wd before because thats what i had first and never had a problem with them. just wondered if i am missing out by not trying other manufacturers(spelling) ?
 
The 7200.10s are faster but they are also noisier and a few people have complained about the reliability. I don't think it is anything much to worry about but if you are happy with WD then I'd probably say stick with them. :)
 
Actually it's chance with the 7200.10's. You'll either get a nice quiet one that's fast as hot turd off a well oiled shovel (like mine), or you'll get one that's equally fast but sounds like a poor interpretation of a drunken beatboxer.
 
thanks.

i hadn't realised that about wd i assumed it was just the increased warranty that was the difference
 
My opinion on hard drives mainly stems from my own experience, I found that WD's are far more reliable and quieter.

They're very quick in replacing faulty ones as well :)
 
doesn't the WD RE run a lot better in pears?

as ive bin told thats the only way you get the extra band width
 
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