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Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 (160 GB)

Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 160 GB SATA Hard Drive

Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 2.0 1000 GB (1 TB)

Western Digital My Book™ Essential Edition 2.0 (1000 GB) 1 TB USB Hard Drive

 
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Product Description The Barracuda 7200.9 is a 3.5" disc drive with reduced height (20mm vs. traditional 26mm drives). Seagate SoftSonic motor enables whisper-quiet operation.
At a whopping 1000 GB of storage, the My Book Essential Edition 2.0 portable hard drive gives you seemingly unlimited space to store all your digital files. The My Book Essential Edition... More
At a whopping 1000 GB of storage, the My Book Essential Edition 2.0 portable hard drive gives you seemingly unlimited space to store all your digital files. The My Book Essential Edition 2.0 hard drive is easy to set up, simple to use, and designed to fit in seamlessly in your workspace with its sleek and stylized casing. All it takes is a simple USB 2.0 connection and you’re ready to store up to 250,000 songs, 285,700 digital photos, or up to 120 hours of high definition video! Never worry about running out of hard drive space again, the My Book portable hard drive has you covered. Less
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Key Features   
HDD Form Factor   3.5' x 1/3H (Low Profile) 3.5'
Capacity 160 GB 1 TB
Designation   Desktop Computer -
Interface Serial ATA USB
Enclosure   Internal External
Spindle Speed   7200 RPM 7200 RPM
Technical Features   
External Data Transfer Rate   300 MBps 60 MBps
Seek Time   11 ms -
Special Features S.M.A.R.T Technology -
Average Latency 4.17 ms 4.17 ms
Sound Emission 27 dB -
Interface (Detailed)   Serial ATA USB • USB 2.0
Hot Swap - Yes
Buffer Size 8 MB 16 MB
Other Features   
Compliant Standards - Plug and Play
Platform   PC PC, Mac
Brand Seagate Western Digital
Package Qty. 1 1
Dimensions   
Height 0.79 in. 2.1 in.
Depth 5.79 in. 5.4 in.
Width 4 in. 6.5 in.
Weight 1.32 lb. 2.5 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 5 Years 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 33158727 45692949
UPC - 00718037122700
Product MPN   
MPN ST3160811AS H1U10000N
 
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Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 (160 GB)
Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 160 GB SATA Hard Drive
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Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 2.0 1000 GB (1 TB)
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Product Review Summary

4.4
Based on 36 user reviews
92% recommend this product
5 stars
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4 stars
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Pros
  • Simple Setup (8)
  • Large Capacity (7)
  • Easy to Use (6)
  • Reliable Performance (5)
  • Fast (5)
  • Portable (5)
  • Quiet (4)
  • Great Design (3)
  • Low Heat (2)
  • Highly Compatible (2)
Cons
  • Heavy (2)
  • none (2)
  • Slow (1)
  • Energy Inefficient (1)
  • Big sizes (1)
  • Bulky (1)
Good For
  • Everyday use (8)
  • Backup (8)
  • Desktops (6)
  • Travel (6)
  • Laptops (5)
  • Home (4)
  • Music (3)
  • Video (3)
  • Data Storage (1)
  • Businesses (1)
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Consumer Reviews

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V2.0 Of The My Book Essential Series Out - But Will It Hold Up?

bydampier Nov 10, 2007
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Stylish design, large capacity, budget-minded price, power-saving feature, update to...
Cons Questions about hard drive longevity, no power switch, no fan, Mini-USB cable
Recommended it? Yes

Western Digital has released v2.0 of the My Book Essential external hard drive series, redesigned for late 2007.

The Essential series is the value line from Western Digital's external hard drive product line. Featuring a USB-only connection, the drive is targeted to price-conscious users... Read full review »

43

Great alternative to a new hard drive, or can be a convenient back-up

byncphototrekker Mar 18, 2008
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Compact, quiet, fast, reliable.
Cons Should include automatic back-up software.
Recommended it? Yes

The Western Digital My Book Essential 500GB external hard drive is a worthwhile purchase for several different types of folks. I actually purchased this product for one reason, and am now using in a slightly different capacity. It has performed very well in both roles.

My original... Read full review »

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