Standard notebook size harddrive. See related link to PS3 support for detailed information
Which version is better is up to you, depending on where you live you have the following options: PS3 80GB (US) 80GB HDD, Card Reader, Backwards Compatible with PS2 games, 1 free game (Motorstorm) PS3 60GB (discontinued, search the stores if you want one) 60GB HDD, Card Reader, Backwards Compatible with PS2 games, 2nd controller, 2 games for free (Resistance and Motorstorm) PS3 40GB (Worldwide) 40GB HDD, No Card Reader, Not Backwards Compatible I won't write about the 20GB since you probably can´t find one anymore.
Yes.
Changing HDD in the ps3 is very simple here's a tutorial. http://2.ly/QND
No you cant!.
Yes but its only for the internal one not usb hdd.
Yes they both have standard notebook HDD
time to buy a new HDD for the PS3. I've had this problem before and I took the HDD out of the PS3 and was testing it in a PC, found a bunch of bad sectors. Bought a new HDD from Tigerdirect.com and it totally fixed the issue.
When I upgraded my HDD I bought an external HDD backed up ALL of the data on my PS3. Then I suppose you could copy that onto your PC. TO get it back to your PS3 system you would have to use an external HDD and just copy everything over. Or use lots of Memory Sticks.
Simply no bc the hdd`s content is encrypted to your ps3 serial number, so in other word just format it and begin all over.
Yes, it is possible to swap HDDs between PS3 slims and PS3 fats. Simply remove the hard drive from both your PS3s and switch them. All your saved games, music, and movies should all be on your Slim PS3.
it is not compatible but since ps3 is out get ps3 (;
That depends on what 'dead' means.