5400 vs 7200 RPM

[bumblebee_tuna]

When I ordered my laptop, I opted for the 5400 RPM hard drive instead of a 7200 RPM because it was cheaper and I hoped for a longer battery time. But, reading around, it sounds like that there isn't really an advantage to having a slower hard drive. What's your guys's opinion on this?

 

[chupacabra]

If the price difference was 2 digits over 50$ i would go with a 5400 even thou they're slow compare to the 7200

 

[bumblebee_tuna]

The thing is, the laptop going to used mainly for multimedia purposes. I really don't mind marginally longer load times but I'm really concerned for the overall performance of the laptop.......

 

[chupacabra]

Well the difference isn't that noticeable but well some people like me who are picky, tends to notice it even if it's by a little margin

 

[bumblebee_tuna]

Am I really going to get a longer battery life than I would having a 7200 RPM hard drive?

 

[chupacabra]

Like i said is personal choice if you think you're fine with your current hdd then go for the battery

 

[Cromewell]

You should get more battery life, the 5400 RPM drive should have more capacity as well. The battery life difference probably isn't huge though.

 

[bumblebee_tuna]

I kinda feel dumb now not going for the 7200 RPM hard drive.........