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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 STAA500102 (500 GB)

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex (STAA500102) 500 GB 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 ultra-portable drive makes it easy to store, back up and encrypt all your files with its plug-and-play USB 2.0 connectivity, but this is no ordinary external drive. As the core of... More
The GoFlex ultra-portable drive makes it easy to store, back up and encrypt all your files with its plug-and-play USB 2.0 connectivity, but this is no ordinary external drive. As the core of the GoFlex Storage System, the GoFlex ultra-portable drive is the world's most upgradable external drive allowing it to deliver a truly customizable experience. Use the standard USB 2.0 interface or upgrade to USB 3.0, FireWire 800 or eSATA by pairing the drive with the appropriate GoFlex upgrade cable. Extend your content beyond your PC and enjoy it on your TV, over your network or on-the-go by using it in combination with other GoFlex products. Less
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Key Features   
HDD Form Factor   3.5' x 1/3H (Low Profile) -
Capacity 250 GB 500 GB
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 60 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 8 MB
Other Features   
Compliant Standards - Plug and Play
Platform   PC PC
Brand Western Digital Seagate
Package Qty. 1 1
Dimensions   
Height 1.03 in. 0.57 in.
Depth 5.79 in. 3.19 in.
Width 4 in. 4.39 in.
Weight 1.32 lb. 0.33 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 3 Years 2 Years
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 25194833 98020938
UPC 718037114316 763649023273
Release Date May, 2005 -
Product MPN   
MPN WD2500KS STAA500102
 
Consumer Reviews
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS (250 GB)
Western Digital Caviar® SE16 WD2500KS 250 GB SATA II Hard...
From $50.00
Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex STAA500102 (500 GB)
Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex (STAA500102) 500 GB USB 2.0 Hard...
From $37.00

Product Review Summary

3.5
Based on 6 user reviews
50% recommend this product
5 stars
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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

107

Enjoying this little portable hard drive

byGambit624 Dec 30, 2010
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Can swap interfaces with ease,color options,cost of additional interfaces reasonable.
Cons Larger Capacity drives tend to be pricier than other vendors portables
Recommended it? Yes

I love having alot of portable storage. I have several portables for a variety of reasons (data storage, entertainment, etc). As my library grows, the need for an additional (or bigger) portable drive grows.

When I first heard about the GoFlex line from Seagate, I was intrigued. The fact... Read full review »

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