Name: CF-K73HD8051 Panasonic 80GB 7200RPM 2.5-Inch IDE/ATA Hard Drive
Brand: Panasonic
SKU: CF-K73HD8051
Price: 417.37 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Panasonic 80GB 7200RPM IDE/ATA 2.5-Inch Hard Drive combines a solid storage size with faster rotational speed, making it a practical option for older laptops and compact computers. It fits where IDE/ATA interfaces are required and offers a boost over slower hard drives, helping keep systems running smoothly in everyday tasks.

General Information
Brand	Panasonic
Part Number	CF-K73HD8051

Technical Information
Capacity	80GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	HDD
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Laptop,Notebook

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	PATA

Physical Characteristics
Height	9.5 mm
Width	69.85 mm
Depth	100 mm
Dimensions	9.5 mm x 69.85 mm x 100 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS

Product Description
This Panasonic 80GB 2.5-inch hard drive offers dependable storage with its 7200RPM speed, delivering solid performance for everyday computing tasks. It's commonly used in laptops or compact desktop systems requiring moderate storage and faster access times than standard drives. Built for users needing a balance of speed and capacity, this HDD suits those updating older machines or managing data on portable devices. Its IDE/ATA interface makes it a practical choice for maintaining legacy hardware. Key Features High-speed 7200RPM spindle for improved performance over standard drives Compact 2.5-inch size ideal for laptops and small systems 80GB capacity provides ample room for files and applications IDE/ATA interface supports compatibility with a range of older devices Durable design suited for mobile computing environments This hard drive is often found in older laptops or embedded systems where modern SATA drives aren't supported. Its faster spindle speed helps reduce load times and improve overall responsiveness. The drive plays a role in extending the usable life of legacy devices without requiring a full system upgrade.

Use Cases
The Panasonic 80GB 7200RPM 2.5-Inch IDE/ATA Hard Drive is ideal for IT environments maintaining legacy laptop fleets or embedded systems requiring reliable storage with older interface compatibility. Its form factor and interface support make it suitable for specialized industrial or point-of-sale devices where modernization of hardware is gradual and cost-sensitive. How It's Used: Upgrading storage in legacy laptops used in remote field offices where replacement options are limited. Supporting embedded systems in manufacturing plants that rely on IDE/ATA connectivity for automation control. Extending the operational life of point-of-sale terminals in retail environments with constrained hardware upgrade cycles. Providing storage solutions for legacy IT test labs needing to replicate historical system environments. Enabling data storage in compact medical devices where 2.5-inch form factor and interface compatibility are critical. This hard drive facilitates continued use of older hardware infrastructures by balancing performance improvements with interface compatibility. It supports operational efficiency in environments where incremental upgrades are preferred over full system replacements, ensuring sustained productivity without extensive overhaul.