Notebook Storage:
Load 'em up and Move 'em out

If you're a notebook-toting mobile professional, you can consider yourself part of the reason for the exploding growth in notebook computer use.  In fact , it is estimated that by 1999, 80% of all portable PCs that will be purchased will be used by their owners as their main computer. 

As notebooks begin to assume more of the responsibility as the primary computer system, the demand for additional power, capacity, and features has increased.  An area where this is especially evident is in hard disk space.  In an age where software is bloating in size--thanks to the use of Internet, multimedia, suites, and graphics applications--notebook disk space is becoming a precious commodity.  Just as desktop users have already found out, notebook users are now experiencing Murphy's Law of Disk Capacity: software programs will expand to meet and eventually overtake any given hard disk size.

If you find your notebook's storage capacity and performance is decreasing (and remember, a nearly-full hard drive WILL cause a slowdown in overall system speed), it's time to consider a notebook hard disk upgrade.

The bad news is that replacing a notebook hard drive is not the straightforward procedure it is on a desktop PC.  You can thank the notebook manufacturers' insistence on putting their own idiosyncracies in their hardware for that.

The good news is that Avanciel is highly qualified in notebook hard disk upgrades.  We start by offering notebook drives in a variety of capacities (starting at 2.1GB and going up to 10GB).  We only represent industry-leading drive vendors--Toshiba, IBM, Hitachi, and Fujitsu.  All upgrades are performed at our Authorized Service Centre by A+-Certified Technicians, so you can be assured of competent, high-quality work.  And we are well-versed in software backups and restores, so you can be assured that when you leave, your notebook functions just as it did when it arrived (except for being faster and having noticeably more free space!)

So, if you are interested in extending the life of your existing notebook, or just want to enhance performance while accommodating your growing software collection, contact Avanciel today to inquire about a notebook hard disk upgrade. 

Because, when you're on the road, running out of hard drive space can sometimes be more annoying (and more costly) than running out of gas.

The Mobile Notes newsletter is produced quarterly.

Editor: Daniel Carpini

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