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IDE and PATA drives. Are they the same?

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gadgetgeek | 16:00 Mon 23rd Mar 2009 | Computers
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Looking at replacing my Sony laptop hard drive (as per earlier post). I just want to confirm whether IDE and PATA are the same? Would make my hunt for a new drive so much easier if it is. Thank you
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yes they are,

stay clear of SATA or serial ATA though they are the different ones
16:01 Mon 23rd Mar 2009
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Thanks ChuckFickens. 2nd time u helped me today! My present disc runs at 4200rpm. Is it okay 2 get a faster speed drive? Thanks CF
16:15 Mon 23rd Mar 2009
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it's advisable to get a faster one...

the faster the drive the faster your computer can load information when it needs it
16:51 Mon 23rd Mar 2009
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yes they are the the same.

pata and sata are the different drives.
10:10 Tue 24th Mar 2009

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