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by johann2_2

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I have always know that HDD size is not accurate according to the old standards of 1024Kb per Mb.
Now I understand that there is a lawsuit against various compnay who claim that their Hard drives are a certain size and yet when you install them in your Computer there is and always has been a reduction in size in comparison to what you expected. This has been a common practice in the industry to make consumers believe they were getting what they thought they were. I have know about this flaw for over twelve years and I am sure that most of you out there also know of it!
My question's are these! Why didn't we do something about it years ago? Did enough people know? Did we just let it slide and wait for price reductions or did we buy immediatley?

All comments are welcome.

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by jackofalltech

There is not now, nor was there ever a 'conspiracy' to defraud the consumer. It is a matter of physics. On every single description of hard disk space, you will see the disclaimer 'unformatted'. The manufacturer is stating the maximum POSSIBLE size because different OSs use different formats (yes, there is life outside the M$ universe) resulting in different USABLE sizes. Space does not permit a detailed tutorial on disk formattng; suffice it to say that before you can use ANY of that space, you have to lay down tracks and cylinders, there has to be some way to keep track of the files and folders. All this is called 'overhead' that reduces the available space.

Ralph

by john.m1

Friend, i think that your 12 year old knowledge needs updating.

& What did you do about it in 12 years.

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