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Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS (250 GB)

Western Digital Caviar® SE16 WD2500KS 250 GB SATA II Hard Drive

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex STAA1000100 (1 TB)

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex STAA1000100 1 TB USB 2.0 Hard Drive

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Product Description
These reliable drives are lightning fast, but they still deliver technologically advanced acoustics and cool operation. The one-two performance punch of 300 MB/s transfer rate,... More
These reliable drives are lightning fast, but they still deliver technologically advanced acoustics and cool operation. The one-two performance punch of 300 MB/s transfer rate, state-of-the-art performance for SATA drives, and 16 MB cache make the WD Caviar SE16 family the fastest desktop-class hard drives available. These SATA II drives feature a transfer rate three times faster than EIDE and twice as fast as SATA 1. Cool operation means the highest reliability even in high-heat environments such as personal video recorders. That's why these drives, the coolest on the market, are the drive of choice for the world's leading consumer electronics manufacturers as well as the world's leading PC makers. Less
The GoFlex Pro ultra-portable drive delivers premium backup with encryption, which automatically and continuously protects all the files on your computer. The preloaded software also allows... More
The GoFlex Pro ultra-portable drive delivers premium backup with encryption, which automatically and continuously protects all the files on your computer. The preloaded software also allows you to easily sync files between your computer and GoFlex Pro drive, so that you will have the latest files while on-the-go. The GoFlex Pro includes a convenient desktop dock with built-in capacity gauge, which allows you to easily view your drives remaining storage capacity. Less
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Key Features   
HDD Form Factor   3.5' x 1/3H (Low Profile) 2.5'
Capacity 250 GB 1 TB
Designation   Desktop Computer -
Interface Serial ATA USB • FireWire
Enclosure   Internal External
Spindle Speed   7200 RPM 5400 RPM
Technical Features   
External Data Transfer Rate   300 MBps -
Seek Time   8.9 ms -
Average Latency 4.17 ms 5.56 ms
Internal Data Transfer Rate   748 Mbit/s -
Sound Emission 33 dB -
Interface (Detailed)   Serial ATA II USB 2.0 • FireWire 800 (1394b) • eSATA
Buffer Size 16 MB -
Other Features   
Compliant Standards - Plug and Play
Platform   PC PC
Brand Western Digital Seagate
Package Qty. 1 1
Dimensions   
Height 1.03 in. 0.87 in.
Depth 5.79 in. 3.51 in.
Width 4 in. 4.71 in.
Weight 1.32 lb. 0.62 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 3 Years 2 Years
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 25194833 98021379
UPC 718037114316 763649022436
Release Date May, 2005 -
Product MPN   
MPN WD2500KS STAA1000100
 
Consumer Reviews
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS (250 GB)
Western Digital Caviar® SE16 WD2500KS 250 GB SATA II Hard...
From $55.00
Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex STAA1000100 (1 TB)
Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex STAA1000100 1 TB USB 2.0 Hard Drive
From $89.99

Product Review Summary

3.5
Based on 6 user reviews
50% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Simple Setup (2)
  • Easy to Use (1)
Cons
  • Unreliable Performance (1)
  • Overheats (1)
  • Inadequate Storage (1)
Good For
  • Home (2)
  • Backup (1)

Consumer Reviews

47

Fast SATA II drive is a very good value

bykubotabx2200 Dec 5, 2006
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast speed, 16 MB cache, supports SATA II, quiet, good price.
Cons Warranty 1 year is a little short. 7,200 RPM limits speed of SATA II.
Recommended it? Yes

I bought this 250 GB Western Digital Caviar drive for a scant $49 a CompUSA when they had a $90 rebate on it. Watch out for their weekend deals which start on Sunday mornings, they often feature a good price on a hard drive.

A more typical "good" price for this drive is $69-79 so if you... Read full review »

21

Fast! Excellent Value!

bydgcam55 Dec 25, 2006
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast! Quiet! & Cool! Great Value too!
Cons If using as 2ndary drive, check your BIOS to ensure they're enabled.
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased this hard drive(HD) from CompUsa for $59 after rebate, which is an EXCELLENT price for an internal SATA2 250 Gig hard drive with 16 mb cache.
I purchased it to use as a 2nd drive for video editing.
My primary drive is a Seagate Baracuda 80 gig (the major competitor to this... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

vemartin
88

Portable and Flexible; From Tote Bag to Desktop

byvemartin Feb 6, 2011
19 Helpfuls 20 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Large capacity; light weight; USB-powered; flexible connections.
Cons None so far.
Recommended it? Yes

Recently one of my small business clients, who I serve under the umbrella of my small computer consulting firm, needed a portable, high capacity, affordable, lightweight and flexible storage solution.  This particular client is a digital photographer and needs the ability to download and store... Read full review »

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