SATA vs. SATA II (Noob question)

[Ollec]

So I've realized that the 2133 and the 2140 take SATA HDDs. Will a SATA II HDD work with them as well? I wanted to make sure before I went out and put down money for a SATA II SSD.

Thanks in advance,

~ Ollec

[andif62]

SATA II is downward compatible with SATA. A SATA II HDD or SSD will run in your MIni without any problem but limited to the speed of SATA. Guess you won´t feel any difference on your Mini

[mikez]

So I've realized that the 2133 and the 2140 take SATA HDDs. Will a SATA II HDD work with them as well? I wanted to make sure before I went out and put down money for a SATA II SSD.

Thanks in advance,

~ Ollec

The 2133 will run either SATA-I or SATA-II drives, the interface "auto-configures".
(Some of the stock HP models come with SATA-I drives, others with SATA-II - -
or they did at one time during the product's lifetime.)

I don't know about the 2140 (different chipset) but it is probably the same;
Also, a specification compliant SATA-II drive will also "auto-configure"
if run on a fixed speed interface.

Translation #1: It doesn't matter - buy it - it will work.
Translation #2: The NetBooks aren't fast enough for you to notice the doubled
transfer rate (which is a tiny part of the read/write cycle time) - so it doesn't matter.

[Ollec]

Sweet. I guess I'll go ahead and order away then.

Thanks again, guys. ^_^

~ Ollec