I am a bit confused as some of the shops specifically mention HD for Laptops and PC's. But, unfortunately, all the best deals are found on the internet!! So, would really appreciate your help here.Thanx mates!!
2007-03-13 22:39:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Yes. The main differences are 1) size, and 2) interface (connection.)
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2007-03-13 22:43:16 · answer #1 · answered by p37ry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laptop hard drives are much smaller and generally slower than a desktop hard drive, they are completely different.....
If your looking for something specific, update your comment to include your current hardware......Computer name and model number, which can be found on the bottom for laptops, and on the back for desktops......
2007-03-14 05:45:44 · answer #2 · answered by Vincent 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the same specifications they should be the same in most aspects, except for size and the interfaces. Hard disks for laptops are relatively more expensive and for the same price you will get HD's with slower speed compared to those from desktops.
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Diep
2007-03-14 06:01:44 · answer #3 · answered by Diep T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laptop drives are much smaller
2007-03-14 05:53:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
desktop drives are 4 inches wide
laptop drives are 2.75 inches wide thinner
pinout cabling are different between the 2
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2007-03-14 05:49:31 · answer #5 · answered by beni_gabor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not really the hard drive ina laptop is just smaller in actual length and width
2007-03-14 05:44:04 · answer #6 · answered by davidjones51288 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
laptop hdd half the physical size for same gb size
2007-03-14 05:41:59 · answer #7 · answered by q6656303 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋