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Small bare 1.8 inch IDE hard drive, silver metal casing

Toshiba

Toshiba MK2006GAL 20GB 4200 RPM 2MB IDE Ultra ATA100 1.8" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-XYGW-7NADF MPN MK2006GAL

A 20 GB, 4200 RPM IDE Ultra ATA100 1.8-inch drive with 2 MB cache and 15 ms seek time, weighing 51 grams

  • Total capacity20 GB
  • Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
  • Form factor1.8 in (4.57 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory2 MB
  • Average seek time15 ms
  • 20 GB capacity stores documents and media
  • 8 inch form factor fits slim notebooks
  • 4200 RPM spindle delivers quiet operation
  • 2 MB cache speeds up repeated reads
  • 51 gram weight keeps the laptop light

20 GB IDE Ultra ATA100 1.8″ notebook drive

The Toshiba MK2006GAL is a new 20 GB internal hard drive with a 1.8″ form factor. It connects through an IDE Ultra ATA100 interface and spins at 4200 RPM with 2 MB cache. Weighing only 51 grams, it is designed for low power consumption in compatible notebooks.

Suits legacy 1.8″ IDE bays only

This drive fits older laptops and devices that accept a 1.8″ IDE Ultra ATA100 unit. Buyers whose systems require a larger physical size, a different interface or higher capacity should look elsewhere. The 15 ms average seek time and 7.14 ms latency reflect the 4200 RPM spindle speed.

1.8″ IDE Ultra ATA100 interface

The single specification that decides compatibility is the 1.8″ IDE Ultra ATA100 connection. Only motherboards or enclosures with that exact interface and form factor can use this drive.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 2.5-Inch Internal Laptop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $78.99
Pricier than about 56% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 20 GB
Lower than about 99% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Model nameMK2006GAL
Total capacity20 GB
Performance
Average seek time15 ms
Mean latency7.14 ms
Rotational speed4,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory2 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
Size & build
Form factor1.8 in (4.57 cm)
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size57 × 1 × 83 mm

Questions about this item

How does the 4200 RPM speed affect everyday use in a laptop?

The 4200 RPM spindle delivers an average seek time of 15ms and average latency of 7.14ms, which is typical for a 1.8" drive of this era and suits light office tasks.

What does the IDE Ultra ATA100 interface mean for maximum transfer rates?

The IDE Ultra ATA100 interface caps the burst transfer rate at 100 MB/s, though sustained throughput will be lower and limited by the 4200 RPM mechanism.

Will this 1.8-inch drive fit a standard 2.5-inch laptop bay?

No, the 1.8" form factor is physically smaller than a 2.5" bay and requires a dedicated 1.8" slot or an adapter bracket to mount securely.

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