simple question for anybody that knows the answer
i have a fujitsu siemens amilo li 1705 it says the hdd is an ata device does that mean i can put in any make of hdd as long as it is an ata
cheers guys

bob, May 2009

ATA = Advanced Technology Attachment
sometimes referred to as Serial ATA or SATA
eSATA is for externally connected devices.

ATA is a standard that manufacturers define and adhere to
so it should be OK to use any ATA device - check with the vendor to be on the safe side.

Wikipedia has lots of technical stuff about ATA.

Peccavi, May 2009