December 2005 Hard Drive Price Guide - Page 5

Parallel and Serial ATA Hard Drives: Price Changes

The following chart takes all of the tracked PATA and SATA hard drives, and incorporates these into one monster price list, which is then sorted by the monthly price change. This gives us a slightly different view than in previous hard drive price lists, as it identifies the month's biggest movers and shakers, and can really help identify the areas to take advantage of. When used with the other price charts, this list can add another dimension to the monthly prices, but keep in mind that the largest cuts may not always translate into the best overall deal. We have also gotten rid of the $/GB column and replaced it with a SATA/PATA section to ensure there is no confusion about the interface of any drive models.

The overall price change list is certainly not as exciting as in past months, but it does confirm the results of our previous charts. This format highlights the individual price cuts and spikes, as well as offering a direct comparison between the PATA and SATA hard drives. In terms of the PATA vs. SATA comparison, a Serial ATA drive again posts the largest cut of the month, but otherwise, it's pretty even, with SATA taking six of the top ten positions. There were only three price cuts that hit double-digits, but the price increases doubled that total, and led to a very uneventful price update for December.

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