Question 1

Can this drive be used as an upgrade for a laptop currently using a 250GB hard drive, and will it significantly affect performance?

Accepted Answer

The Hitachi GST 0Y30055 500GB hard drive is highly praised for its compatibility with laptops, making it an excellent upgrade option for users needing more storage space. Users frequently highlight the drive's ample storage capacity and reliability, which suggests it would be a suitable upgrade from a 250GB hard drive.

Question 2

Is this Hitachi GST hard drive compatible with all 2.5" notebook drive bays, or are there specific models it works best with?

Accepted Answer

The product information highlights that the Hitachi GST 0Y30055 hard drive is highly praised for its compatibility with the PlayStation 3, making it an excellent upgrade option for users needing more storage space. However, it does not specify compatibility with all 2.5" notebook drive bays or mention specific models it works best with.

Brand	Hitachi GST
Model	0Y30055
Packaging	Bare Drive

Interface	SATA 3.0Gb/s
Capacity	500GB
Cache	8MB
RPM	5400 RPM

Form Factor	2.5"
Height (maximum)	9.5mm
Width (maximum)	69.75mm
Length (maximum)	100.3mm

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