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Western Digital WD740GD (74 GB)

Western Digital WD740GD 74 GB SATA Hard Drive (Package of 20) (Retail Version)

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS (250 GB)

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

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Product Description WD Raptor is a new class of hard drive that matches SCSI reliability and performance while providing simplified connectivity for less cost than Parallel SCSI drives.
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
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Key Features   
HDD Form Factor   3.5' x 1H (Full Height) 3.5' x 1/3H (Low Profile)
Capacity 74 GB 250 GB
Designation   Desktop Computer Desktop Computer
Interface Serial ATA Serial ATA
Enclosure   Internal Internal
Spindle Speed   10000 RPM 7200 RPM
Technical Features   
External Data Transfer Rate   150 MBps 300 MBps
Seek Time   4.5 ms 8.9 ms
MTBF   1200000 Hours -
Special Features S.M.A.R.T Technology -
Average Latency 3 ms 4.17 ms
Internal Data Transfer Rate   576 Mbit/s 748 Mbit/s
Sound Emission 36 dB 33 dB
Interface (Detailed)   Serial ATA Serial ATA II
Buffer Size 8 MB 16 MB
Other Features   
Platform   PC PC
Brand Western Digital Western Digital
Package Qty. 20 1
Dimensions   
Height 1.02 in. 1.03 in.
Depth 5.78 in. 5.79 in.
Width 4 in. 4 in.
Weight 1.6 lb. 1.32 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 5 Years 3 Years
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 21646338 25194833
UPC 022769903460 718037114316
Release Date - May, 2005
Product MPN   
MPN WD740GDRTL WD2500KS
 
Consumer Reviews
Western Digital WD740GD (74 GB)
Western Digital WD740GD 74 GB SATA Hard Drive (Package of...
From $53.78
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS (250 GB)
Western Digital Caviar® SE16 WD2500KS 250 GB SATA II Hard...
From $50.00

Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

8

Well, its faster!

bybiglilsteve Mar 26, 2007
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Well?...QUICK!
Cons Loud, warm, low gigabytes per dollar
Recommended it? Yes

Being a PC gamer, I had always had my eye on this hard drive when I initially built my gaming machine. I didn't really have the money to splurge on the Raptor, so I went with Western Digital's venerable Caviar 320gb SATAII hard drive until I could scrape together the extra cash for the the Raptor... Read full review »

2

Fast reliable drive

byarthurclarke Dec 31, 2005
2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast and reliable
Cons Small capacity.
Recommended it? Yes

I have owned two of these drives for over a year now and have had no problems with either. Still the fastest way of getting into games Read full review »

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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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