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Western Digital Raptor X WD1500AHFD (150 GB)

Western Digital Raptor® X WD1500AHFD 150 GB SATA Hard Drive (Retail Version)

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex STAA1000100 (1 TB)

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex STAA1000100 1 TB USB 2.0 Hard Drive

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Product Description
From the secret performance labs at WD comes the revolutionary WD Raptor X SATA hard drive, the first ever drive with a view. Offspring of the immensely popular WD Raptor, fastest SATA drive... More
From the secret performance labs at WD comes the revolutionary WD Raptor X SATA hard drive, the first ever drive with a view. Offspring of the immensely popular WD Raptor, fastest SATA drive on the planet, WD Raptor X focuses a large, crystal-clear lens on the drive to let you see into the inner workings and witness the drive in action. 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' 2.5'
Capacity 150 GB 1 TB
Designation   Desktop Computer -
Interface Serial ATA USB • FireWire
Enclosure   Internal External
Spindle Speed   10000 RPM 5400 RPM
Technical Features   
External Data Transfer Rate   150 MBps -
Seek Time   4.6 ms -
Average Latency 3 ms 5.56 ms
Internal Data Transfer Rate   672 Mbit/s -
Sound Emission 46 dB -
Interface (Detailed)   Serial ATA 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 1.81 lb. 0.62 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 5 Years 2 Years
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 32385589 98021379
UPC 2000011786144 763649022436
Release Date January, 2006 -
Product MPN   
MPN WD1500AHFDRTL STAA1000100
 
Consumer Reviews
Western Digital Raptor X WD1500AHFD (150 GB)
Western Digital Raptor® X WD1500AHFD 150 GB SATA Hard Drive...
From $105.00
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 2 user reviews
50% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

theuerkorn
399

WD RAPTOR X: With ferocious bite!

bytheuerkorn Jul 31, 2006
44 Helpfuls 45 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros PERFORMANCE, NCQ, 10k RPM, 16 MB Cache ... it's fast!
Cons EXPENSIVE, SATA/150 "only", (window will be hidden inside computer)
Recommended it? Yes

Raptors may have been extinct for millions of years but their latest resurrection by Western Digital certainly caused a minor uproar. Not for ethical reasons but for bringing 10k performance to the ATA desktop crowd (SATA as it may be). However, time goes on and many may have grown out of the... Read full review »

265

The Western Digital 150Gb Raptor X - Starting to Show its Age

bync10 Feb 3, 2008
31 Helpfuls 32 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Clear Polycarbonate cover that allows you to see the drive work. Fast. 5 year warranty.
Cons Expensive. Somewhat loud. Runs warm. Did I mention expensive? Doesn't offer a clear...
Recommended it? No

From the secret performance labs at WD comes the revolutionary WD Raptor X SATA hard drive, the first ever drive with a view. Offspring of the immensely popular WD Raptor, fastest SATA drive on the planet, WD Raptor X focuses a large, crystal-clear lens on the drive to let you see into the inner... 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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