tlug: Notebook hard disks

[Matt Gushee <matt@example.com>]

Hi, folks--

I'd like to replace the hard disk in my notebook computer (Toshiba
Satellite Pro 420CDS). Nothing's wrong with the old one, but 776 Megs
is getting to feel a little too cramped.

Anyway, it appears my choices are I-O Data and Buffalo (can't get to
Akihabara from here, so I'm limited to T-Zone, Yodobashi Camera, and
the like). I'm just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for
against either brand, and if there are any pitfalls I should be aware
of. Hmm, and one thing in particular: these disks claim to be made for 
Windows -- i.e., not for other OSes -- but of course they always say
that. Assuming they're ordinary IDE disks, do I actually need to worry 
about that?

Thanks for tips.

Matt Gushee
Oshamanbe, Hokkaido
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