Originally Posted By: mlord

Originally Posted By: Archeon

Also, 3D Active Balance Plus (a self-balancing technology) and NoTouch ramp load technology might make it worth it

Nothing special there, other than the marketing-speak. They balance the platters on all of their drives, as do their (dwindling number of) competitors. Otherwise they'd be much more noisy and more prone to data errors. And the "no-touch ramp" thingie is a property of the Green drives too, and probably of all modern hard drives (not sure, but quite probably).


Are you sure about that? From the review:

There is a system of movable counterbalances installed in the spindle motor hub assembly. These weights are free to shift, and with the drive at speed, those parts will settle in positions which act to actively counter vibrations.

That seems to be more than just making sure the platters are of uniform density when they are manufactured.

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