the models on ebay are the Toshiba 2190, the one in the computer is a Toshiba 2180... i figured if i just replaced it with the same brand, just a higher gig, that i wouldnt run into any problems whatsoever, as its basically the same, just bigger... ive searched around, and most places (actual stores and what not) are selling them for 100+ dollars in most cases... with ebay, i cut that in half... but you cant always guarentee good people on ebay...

ive also read (and i dont know if this is true or not), is that the warrantys from stores, you will need to send the HDD back to the manufacturer, and they are in China.... with the ones from ebay, you are sending them back to the people you bought them from, and they are based in California, that company will then send you another HDD... so the wait time is cut 90%...

im really picky when it comes to electronics, and ive never purchased any electronic anything from ebay before... i dont want to get a HDD that looks like someone pole vaulted off of it even tho it was "new"... there is a 30 day return policy tho, and the OS and driver install will be easy (should be) anyways...

just trying to save a little here... i know cutting corners can bite you in the a$$, especially when it comes to electronics, but if its the same brand, it shouldnt be bad... atleast i hope...


EB, i will give them a call and see what their prices are too, thanks..