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Berman   06-08-2001 at 09:00:29 AM

I'm in the market for a new, fast hard drive, and I've seen this "GXP" thing mentioned in some of the newer ones. Could someone explain what this is for me? Make sure to use small words and lots of colourful pictures, cos I ain't exactly a hard drive expert...

Thanks.

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camieabz   06-08-2001 at 10:33:15 AM
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Grubby X-rated Protuberances he he

Who knows.

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Anonymous   06-08-2001 at 04:45:09 PM
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Would colourful words and lots of small pictures do instead?

As far as I can tell it's just IBM's way to differentiate their product line, much like models of cars with LX, GT, RS etc

But a search on "GXP" in Google told me that GXP stands for...

a Clinical and Lab Compliance standard
a Dental X-Ray Processor
various Manufacturing standards and techniques

so take your pick, personally I think IBM are targetting the Dental X-Ray market, plenty of margin there....

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Arrow   06-08-2001 at 10:59:12 PM
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I think it's just a way for IBM to name their drives.

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lhgpoobaa   06-11-2001 at 03:36:26 AM
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who knows.... but i do know the difference between GP & GXP
my old 16.8 gig 16.8GP runs at 5400rpm
at the same time they were introducing 14.4GXP's running at higher 7200rpm
so one must assume the X stands for Extra speed, denoting the higher rpm speed.
GP = glorious product maybe?
;)


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FatBurger   06-12-2001 at 12:02:26 AM
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Well, I don't know what it stands for, but GXP is of course, IBM's hard drive line. The most common right now are the 60GXP and 75GXP, with the 75GXP being marginally more expensive, but with better performace. The IBM 75GXP is arguably the best hard drive on the market. I have several friends who have them.

Apple? Macintosh? What are these strange words you speak?

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Arrow   06-12-2001 at 01:12:08 AM
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Actually, I think the 60GXP is the better and also newer drive.

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lhgpoobaa   06-12-2001 at 01:26:12 AM
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well for me personally i cant reccomend IBM drives enough.
they cost a little more, but ive sure got reliability
my old 16.8GP has survived everything i can throw at it, from going around the world to the 5 time daily win95/98 crashes.

got a 40g 60GXP in my athie 1200C and it rocks too. very quiet and fast & cool running. coolness is important in todays modern hot machines.


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FatBurger   06-12-2001 at 05:56:49 PM
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The 60GXP is faster than the 75GXP?
You're right. According to Big Blue's website, the 60GXP is the newer, faster drive.
I stand corrected.


Apple? Macintosh? What are these strange words you speak?

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lhgpoobaa   06-13-2001 at 01:39:54 AM
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*nods*
higher density with same speed = faster, less platters = quieter & cooler
:)
i just luuurve my 60GXP.


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camieabz   06-13-2001 at 02:05:34 AM
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Cheaper too!

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Anonymous   11-16-2009 at 01:01:31 AM
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GTO comes from the european term "Grand Turismo Omologato" (Italian, standing for the specifications as fuel capacity and engine displacement, for a class of standard automobiles qualified to compete in various races)

GTP is the same with Performance slapped on the end.

GXP stands for Grand eXtra Performance

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Bronze Storage badge sub mesa   11-16-2009 at 02:34:52 AM
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Thanks for clearing that up Bkm414. I'm sure the Original Poster will check on this 8-and-a-half year old thread and be delighted by your answer!

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