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Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS (250 GB)

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

Western Digital My Passport Essential SE WDBACX0010BBK (1 TB)

Western Digital My Passport Essential SE (WDBACX0010BBK) 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 world's number one selling portable drive features USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectivity for compatibility today and speed for the future. Maximum capacity in a portable drive lets you... More
The world's number one selling portable drive features USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectivity for compatibility today and speed for the future. Maximum capacity in a portable drive lets you carry your digital life with you. Visual backup software and password protection with hardware encryption ensure your data is protected.The world's number one selling portable drive features USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectivity for compatibility today and speed for the future. Less
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Key Features   
HDD Form Factor   3.5' x 1/3H (Low Profile) -
Capacity 250 GB 1 TB
Designation   Desktop Computer -
Interface Serial ATA USB
Enclosure   Internal External
Spindle Speed   7200 RPM 5400 RPM
Technical Features   
External Data Transfer Rate   300 MBps 640 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
Hot Swap - Yes
Buffer Size 16 MB -
Other Features   
Compliant Standards - Plug and Play
Platform   PC PC, Mac
Brand Western Digital Western Digital
Package Qty. 1 1
Dimensions   
Height 1.03 in. 0.71 in.
Depth 5.79 in. 3.27 in.
Width 4 in. 4.33 in.
Weight 1.32 lb. 7.05 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 3 Years -
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 25194833 105483954
UPC 718037114316 718037770642
Release Date May, 2005 -
Product MPN   
MPN WD2500KS WDBABM0010BSLNESN
 
Consumer Reviews
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS (250 GB)
Western Digital Caviar® SE16 WD2500KS 250 GB SATA II Hard...
From $50.00
Western Digital My Passport Essential SE WDBACX0010BBK (1 TB)
Western Digital My Passport Essential SE (WDBACX0010BBK) 1...
From $109.00

Product Review Summary

3.5
Based on 6 user reviews
50% recommend this product
5 stars
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4 stars
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1 star
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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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Product Review Summary

5.0
Based on 2 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
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Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

200

A lot of reliable storage in a very compact package!

bymarindavid Jan 19, 2012
16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small physical size with a large memory
Cons I have found none so far
Recommended it? Yes

Choosing an external drive for computer back-up can be complex and time consuming. Here is a small and efficient drive with ample storage space for most home needs. 


There has been a great deal written about the importance of regularly backing data from your computer to another... Read full review »

4

Very compact and speedy harddrive, Super Satisfied

byjagadeesh123 Mar 15, 2012
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros > Western Digital Quality Commitment >Maximum capacity with sleek compact desi
Cons i am not get any problem till now in this port
Recommended it? Yes

A very good hard drive, USB 3.0 compatible, with transfer speeds of up to 80 mbps (if using a USB 3.0 compatible computer).

The size is extremely small, as the name suggests, the size of a 'passport'. Very portable, able to fit in a jeans pocket easily.

Haven't made use of the... Read full review »

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