With the MK6476GSX, Toshiba supports the demand for high capacity extremely compact mobile storage. It is ideal for integration into premium notebooks, high-end PCs and portable external hard disk drives. The 2.5-inch HDD's operation speed of 5,400 RPM allows a fast internal transfer rate and provides a market-leading areal density. This extends its possible uses from high end personal computing and data storage into the set-top box and personal video recorder segments. The MK6476GSX features an Advanced Sector Format technology, which uses formatting and improved error-correcting code functions to provide maximum error detection and more efficient use of the storage surface area.
Product Description
Toshiba's MKxx76GSX Series 5,400 RPM hard disk drives build upon the maturity of the Toshiba 320GB* per-platter architecture to offer the same big storage capacities with enhanced quality and reliability. Five models in the MKxx76GSX family deliver capacities spanning 160 to 640GB in the compact 2.5-inch form factor. Durable, power efficient, and reliable the MKxx76GSX drive series is ideal for notebook, all-in-one and EnergyStar® PCs, printers, gaming consoles, video surveillance systems, external storage devices and other computing applications. Massive storage capacities as well as quieter and cooler operation make the MKxx76GSX line an attractive, space-saving alternative to desktop hard drives. Power consumption can be reduced by more than 80% with the MKxx76GSX over like-capacity 3.5-inch hard disk drives. The MKxx76GSX broadens Toshiba's line-up of environmentally-sound storage solutions by decreasing or eliminating the use of certain toxic, hazardous or controversial chemicals and materials** in the drive.
This was used this as a direct replacement for the older MK3265GSX that had crashed. I had no problems installing the drive, rebuilding the OS and the applications on the laptop a Dell 1545. Overall the drive is a little quicker and more quiet that its predecessor.