SAMSUNG 160 GB 5400 RPM IDE 2.5" (HM160HC) Internal Hard Drive HDD
Bottom line: The SAMSUNG 160 GB 5400 RPM IDE 2.5" Internal Hard Drive HDD 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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SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored SAMSUNG 160 GB 5400 RPM IDE 2.5" Internal Hard Drive HDD using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the drives & media category. Samsung'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.
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Full Specifications
| rpm | 5400 |
|---|---|
| interface | Ultra ATA/100 |
| capacity_gb | 160 |
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