I have a Dell inspiron 1521. it has like 2.56 gb left.
what hard drive should i get?kennybartling,Welcome to the CH forums. I suggest that you give some thought as to whether a replacement internal HHD is what you want (with the associated need to delve into the interior of your laptop) or would an external USB connected HDD meet your needs. Externals happen to be a preferred route for me because of the versatility and mobility they offer. Then it becomes a question of the SIZE (capacity) you desire. In that regard they are available now to at least 3 TB and usually there is NOT a great deal of difference in price when you stay at or below the 1 TB capacity. After that manufacturers brand may enter into your decision (here you will find different opinions from CH forum members) with some preferring one brand over ANOTHER (often related to their own personal experiences). On a general note for your purchase HDD available from on-line STORES are usually less expensive than at bricks and mortar retailers.Also various HDD speeds may be available (internal and external) for your computer if that is important to you. In the final analysis it will be your decision based on availability and price in your area. There are also ratings available for HDD's which you can research via google. Large is great for oodles of space but can become more of a frustration if at some time you need to run a diagnostic test on the drive (the larger it is the LONGER it will take).truenorthQuote from: kennybartling on August 13, 2011, 08:58:42 AM

I have a Dell inspiron 1521. it has like 2.56 gb left.
what hard drive should i get?

Are you just out of space or the drive is shut? If its out of space then follow Truenorth's suggestion.

Maybe he would prefer having a larger internal hard drive.