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Fujitsu MHV2040AS 40GB UDMA/100 5400RPM 8MB 2.5" IDE Hard Drive
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Fujitsu MHV2040AS 40GB UDMA/100 5400RPM 8MB 2.5" IDE Hard Drive

Bottom line: The Fujitsu MHV2040AS 40GB UDMA/100 5400RPM 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

  • ✓ Fujitsu MHV2040AS 40 GB UDMA/100 5400 RPM 8 MB 2.5-inch Hard Drive General Features:
  • ✓ Backed by Fujitsu'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

Need additional storage space for your notebook?Well check out this Fujitsu MHV2040AS 40 GB 2.5-inch IDE Hard Drive! With an incredible 5400 RPM rotational speed in combination with an 8 MB buffer, you can expect smooth operating when you need it the most! This MHV2040AS features an IDE interface so installation is a breeze! A very impressive 5.56 ms average latency and 12 ms average seek time means you'll get lightning fast data transfers! Giving your notebook an upgrade is easy so what are you waiting for?Order your Fujitsu MHV2040AS 40 GB 2.5-inch IDE Hard Drive today!

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Fujitsu MHV2040AS 40GB UDMA/100 5400RPM 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. Fujitsu'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.

Key Features

  • Fujitsu MHV2040AS 40 GB UDMA/100 5400 RPM 8 MB 2.5-inch Hard Drive General Features:
  • 40 GB storage capacity UDMA/100 5400 RPM rotational speed 1.5 ms track to track seek time
  • 12 ms average read seek time 14 ms average write seek time
  • 22 ms average full track read/write seek time 5.56 ms average latency time 8 MB data buffer
  • 16.6 MB per second data transfer rate (DMA mode 2)

Full Specifications

BrandFujitsu
Form Factor2.5-inch
Model NumberMHV2040AS
Hard Disk Size40 GB
Hard-Drive Size40 GB
Mfr Part NumberCA06531-B704
Special FeaturePortable
Hardware Platformlaptop
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesLaptop
Additional FeaturesPortable
Hard Disk InterfaceATA100
Hard Disk DescriptionIde
Hard Disk Form Factor2.5 inches
Hardware ConnectivityATA, IDE, Lightning
Connectivity TechnologyUSB
Digital Storage Capacity40 GB
Specific Uses For ProductPersonal
Hard Disk Rotational Speed5400 rpm
Cache Memory Installed Size8 MB

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