Thanks. I think I will order a 60gig tonight. I keep most my downloads (programs, plus 2-3 versions back.), MS-DVR's (No Russ, not p*rn, Media Center Recorded files (Scrub's, The Simpson's, House M.D., Boston Legal if they are keepers)) on a ext. HD. Thank you, Eric Vogel http://www.msmvps.com/shelluser http://shelluser.mvps.org http://msn.mvps.org ----- Original Message ----- From: Russ Blakeman To: computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 3:06 PM Subject: [CTS] Re: Laptop HD Travelstars have always been good - made originally by IBM, now Hitachi for IBM. -----Original Message----- From: computertalkshop-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:computertalkshop-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Eric C. Vogel Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 8:02 PM To: computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [CTS] Laptop HD I need more speed. LOL. 7200's here Are the TravelStar's any good? http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?N=2010150380+70000307+70002024&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=380 I know this means more battery drain and heat for it, but would I see more if I went to a 80 gig? I can live with a 60 gig . http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?N=2010150380+70000305+70002024&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=380 Eric