Newegg reviews are about as bad as getting advice from Yahoo! Answers.
I have one of these drives in my HP DM1z and have never had a problem. I see people bitching about firmware bugs and compatibility problems but I just haven't personally had any problems since installing it in February.
An sample of one (you) vs. many samples (yahoo answers or newegg reviews)- convince me you are right and they are cheating.
I am not trying to pick a fight at all... just trying to find out who is right.
I have no doubt you represented your experience faithlfully, but give me some supports to question this others (yea, I have my doubts, but help me and help a lot others too.....)
Thanks. Let's be objective..... I have a lot of products I like and a lot I dislike, but I do not say anything unless I am convinced (which is very subjective, I know.).