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Old 08-06-2006, 09:33 PM
Jack
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Why are hard drives sized at 3 1/2 inches when, in reality, they are 4
inches?

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Old 08-06-2006, 09:41 PM
Rod Speed
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Jack <jack@xyz.com> wrote:

> Why are hard drives sized at 3 1/2 inches when, in reality, they are 4 inches?

The 3.5" is the size of the platter inside.



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