*Update*

Just got a Hitachi T7K500 250GB SATA2 with 8MB buffer.


The metal used is slightly coarse compared to the previous model.


Tha back of the drive.



The STR disappoints. AAM is off by default, access time is good in line with IBM/HGST's tradition. My mobo supports 150MB/s only thus the low burst rate.


Double confirmed... The motor is dead slient, seek noise is comparable with older Hitachi 7200rpm...

The reason for the slow STR...



Conclusion : Try not to get 250GB and 400GB model