Samsung SpinPoint F2EG Desktop Class HD154UI 1.5 TB

SpinPoint

Advantages: +cheap +good spec
Disadvantages: - nothing I can really think of

There is only so much I can say about the hard drive in terms of use. Basically, a hard drive is a hard drive and this functions as well as any other. However, I have had no problems with use of the drive or loudness. The hard drive excels in it's basic, yet perfectly functioning, no-frills-attached features and it's low-end price (£84.99). with computing hardware, as with any market, you tend to get what you pay for. However, Samsung are the forerunners in a rapidly growing initiative to provide good-quality hardware at affordable prices. Let's not forget that other 1TB hard-drives can stretch up into the hundreds without offering any bonuses in terms of speed or reliability. I have never installed a hard-drive prior to buying this, but found the instructions so easy to follow that I was able to do it myself and format it in no ...

kyran07 17.09.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Samsung SpinPoint F1 Desktop Class HD103UJ 1 TB

Don't need a big hard drive?

Advantages: Fast transfer speeds, quiet, great when it works
Disadvantages: Unreliable, had to be replaced

! Of course, if your looking at this review you might well know what a hard drive is and what it does, but for those who don't - a hard drive is the "backing storage" in a computer. It's what everything is saved to. They come in different sizes and all perform differently. This particular hard drive is made by Samsung, who make many other things including hard drives, but have a good reputation. The SpinPoint series was, and still is, a favourite amongst enthusiasts. Enough of an introduction, let's take a look at this drive. Specifications The model I'm reviewing today is the SpinPoint F1 HD252HJ, to be precise. It has the following specifications: ? Capacity: 250GB ? Cache: 16MB ? Interface: SATA 3.0Gbps ? NCQ Compliant ? S.M.A.R.T. Compliant ? NoiseGuard? & SilentSeek? ? 3 year warranty Features are all very well, but NCQ and S ...

prosser13 24.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Samsung SpinPoint F1 Desktop Class HD252HJ 250 GB

Snap Happy Samsung!

Advantages: Great camera at a great price.
Disadvantages: None at the price, you get a great item for what you pay!

up to A1/A2 size, I would not notice the difference compared to a cheaper model with slightly less megapixels. Thus, I was directed towards the 10MP Samsung ES55. I had wanted something with excellent picture quality that I could use in low light conditions, taking pictures in clubs and indoors. I would also use the camera to take pictures for my business. But, more poignantly, I needed something cheap! I'm pretty broke and I had expected to fork out quite a lot for a quality camera to meet my requirements. I'm also quite interested in art, so as a hobby, had intended on taking up a bit of photography. When buying a camera, it would be helpful to make a list of your primary needs and budget and see what falls into your category. I was told this would be the Samsung. Sorry if I am droning on at this stage, but I really do think ...

Bojack 27.10.2009 · Read full review
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