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Hitachi Travelstar 80GN 80GB UDMA/100 4200RPM 8MB 2.5" IDE Hard Drive
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Hitachi Travelstar 80GN 80GB UDMA/100 4200RPM 8MB 2.5" IDE Hard Drive

Bottom line: The Hitachi Travelstar 80GN 80GB UDMA/100 4200RPM 8MB 2.5" IDE Hard Drive is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backed by IBM's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

IC25N080ATMR04 HITACHI

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Hitachi Travelstar 80GN 80GB UDMA/100 4200RPM 8MB 2.5" IDE Hard Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the drives & media category. IBM's drives & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for drives & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Full Specifications

BrandIBM
Model NameIC25N080ATMR04
Read Speed100 Megabytes Per Second
Form Factor2.5-inch
Model NumberIC25N080ATMR04
Built-In MediaHard Drive
Hard Disk Size80 GB
Hard-Drive Size80 GB
Mfr Part NumberIC25N080ATMR04
Number of Items1
Special FeaturePortable
Hardware Platformlaptop
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesLaptop
Data Transfer Rate100 Megabits Per Second
Additional FeaturesPortable
Hard Disk InterfaceIDE
Hard Disk DescriptionIde
Hard Disk Form Factor2.5 Inches
Hardware ConnectivityIDE

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