Hmm, WD or Maxtor

[DukeN]

considering getting the 120 Gig, 8MB, 7200 rpm SATA drive from one of these two manufacturers.

Which is better in terms of noise, heat and reliability - Western Digital or Maxtor?

Thank you.

 

[pillage2001]

I have both and like the Maxtor more. They're quieter and "feels" faster.