BTW...I have a 80 GB, 5200 RPM HDD in my 722.
Would'nt the bigger HDD give you shorter run times?
no. If the drive was slower like a 4200rpm drive you would get better run times, a 7200rpm drive would get less. SD states that the slower drives are adequate for recording.
FYI:
I had a 4200 rpm, 60 GB HDD in my 722, which had a bunch of recordings on it, and I got slow drive indication, and the 722 stopped recording.
really? was it too hot?
is it relative easy to put a new HD in? i hear the top of the case is a bitch to put back on
what comes stock? a 4200RPM drive?
When I got my 722, they were selling raw units w/o HDD, batt., or AC adaptor, which is what I bought. The first drive I put in it was a 60 GB, 4200 rpm. It did not get too hot. I was getting the slow indication, and stopping recording problems when I had approx. 6 hours recording time left @ 24/96. I spoke with Justin at SD, and decided to put the same make, and speed drive (Samsung Spinpoint M MP0804H 80GB ATA-6 5400RPM) as SD sends out with new 722s, except I got the 80 GB, as they supply a 60 GB. I have recorded with the 722 in the Camrade/SD bag made for the 722, outdoors, with temps around 100 degrees, and have never had any heat related issues.
Installing the HDD is easy. 7 screws, and the bottom lifts off. Be careful with the ribbon cable and connector. When replacing the bottom cover, make sure the tabs on the front and sides fit into the notches on the cover. Be careful not to over tighten and strip the cover screws, and you're good to go. There is also a rechargable NiMH AA cell for the clock and date memory, in a battery clip on the inside of the bottom cover which is easily replacable if need be.