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Old April 5th, 2006, 06:02 PM
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New 40 GB Toshiba HD - MK4007GAL
I called Toshiba today and talked to someone in the parts department about the long awaited MK4007GAL 1.8" 40 GB Hard Drive with high-shock protection. The parts rep I spoke with said his inventory list showed that there are plenty of them available in Japan but as far as here in the U.S. they are marked as, "COMING SOON".

To refresh everyone's memory, Toshiba announced their availability back in August of 2005, but to everyone's dismay they have failed to become available for retail sale, or as I have discovered even as a replacement part directly from Toshiba USA. What makes this drive so attractive is that it is the same size as the 20 GB drive Toshiba made for the H120 but with double the storage capacity. It is also more energy efficient and is tested to withstand greater shock. So, who wouldn't want a drive that increases battery life and takes more abuse?!?!?

I making a general call for information from Mystic River's Asia community concerning the local availability of these drives. Perhaps some entrepreneur would be willing to buy some up locally and sell them here!
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Old April 6th, 2006, 02:40 AM
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How about the MK8007GAH too...
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Old April 6th, 2006, 02:42 AM
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I would love to see the 40GB single platter. That way I could keep the slimline of my 120 with double the capacity. Let' s have some info from our Japanese members!!!
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Old April 6th, 2006, 10:53 PM
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How about the MK8007GAH too...
Actually the MK8007GAH is 8mm high and will only fit in the H140. The H120 requires a 5mm high drive, such as the MK4007GAL. The MK8007GAH is basically a dual platter version of the MK4007GAL.
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Old April 7th, 2006, 12:51 AM
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Actually the MK8007GAH is 8mm high and will only fit in the H140. The H120 requires a 5mm high drive, such as the MK4007GAL. The MK8007GAH is basically a dual platter version of the MK4007GAL.
I think he knows that... he just wants one for his h140 .
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Old April 7th, 2006, 04:14 AM
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Indeed I do. I just added it to the general discussion on how to source these things...
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Old April 8th, 2006, 12:36 PM
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This has probably been answered elsewhere, but I can't find it at the moment:
Will the MK4007GAL drive fit an iHP-100?

I currently have a MK1003GAL (10gb) so being able to fit a 40gb drive in would be wonderful!

Thanks,
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Old April 8th, 2006, 06:07 PM
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The MK4007GAL is the same size/weight as the MK1003GAL so fit shouldn't be a problem:

MK1003GAL

Height 5.0mm
Width 54mm
Depth 78.5mm
51g

MK4007GAL

Height 5mm
Width 54mm
Depth 78.5mm
51g
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Old April 9th, 2006, 02:03 PM
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The MK4007GAL is the same size/weight as the MK1003GAL so fit shouldn't be a problem:

MK1003GAL

Height 5.0mm
Width 54mm
Depth 78.5mm
51g

MK4007GAL

Height 5mm
Width 54mm
Depth 78.5mm
51g
Thanks for this. Amazing how they can quadruple the capacity and it still remain the same weight and size!

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Old April 9th, 2006, 03:19 PM
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Old April 9th, 2006, 03:28 PM
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a 40GB drive single platter...dude. b'day here i come. thanks for the info...
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Old April 9th, 2006, 04:50 PM
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So...anyone here actually managed to get their hands on one of these yet?
I see span.com have got them "Coming soon..."

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Old April 10th, 2006, 02:26 PM
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From: gursikh
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Subject: span.com - Order Enquiry

I was wondering if there is any ETA on the MK4007GAL 1.8" 40 GB HDD ??

If so, please let me know as i am eager to get this drive (completely unavailable here stateside). I also know of a number of other people who are eager to get this (check this thread at MisticRiver http://www.misticriver.net/showthrea...987#post427987 )

Gursikh

hi,
there is no delivery date or price on these.
please click on the "notify me" button on the product page
thanks,

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Old April 12th, 2006, 05:19 PM
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i am wondering what is the model number that is the single platter 40gb drive thanks
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Old April 13th, 2006, 09:35 AM
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i am wondering what is the model number that is the single platter 40gb drive thanks
that is the MK4007GAL
MK4007GAL
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Old April 17th, 2006, 03:41 PM
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that is the MK4007GAL
MK4007GAL
MK4007GAL
dayyyymmmm.. we've been waiting forevah on these drives..
this is patethic... grr..

ps. by the time these drives are available, a 80 gig will be in development (single platter hehe). Dont think my player will last that long though..
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Old April 18th, 2006, 07:25 AM
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dayyyymmmm.. we've been waiting forevah on these drives..
this is patethic... grr..

ps. by the time these drives are available, a 80 gig will be in development (single platter hehe). Dont think my player will last that long though..
It is a bloody nightmare.....been waiting for this for ages...
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Old April 21st, 2006, 03:31 AM
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Update:

Span have a price up for the MK4007GAL drive now: £90.00+VAT (£105.75 inc.VAT)

http://www.span.com/catalog/product_...oducts_id=6015


(sorry if this is old news, but the price wasnt there last time i looked )
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Old April 21st, 2006, 07:30 AM
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190$? Not bad considering...
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Old April 21st, 2006, 08:29 AM
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saweet...i just found out about these larger drives, so atleast i havent been waiting aslong as some of have.
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Old April 21st, 2006, 11:54 AM
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190$? Not bad considering...
That's 90 GBP, not 190. Currently the conversion is $111 USD for us Yanks which is well worth the upgrade IMO. I am sure I can sell my 20gb drive on eBay to someone to cover at least half of the cost

Now I will have some room to put some of my favorite albums in FLAC format!
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Old April 21st, 2006, 04:04 PM
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That's 90 GBP, not 190. Currently the conversion is $111 USD for us Yanks which is well worth the upgrade IMO. I am sure I can sell my 20gb drive on eBay to someone to cover at least half of the cost

Now I will have some room to put some of my favorite albums in FLAC format!
Or keep it and use it for a back up external hard disc.
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