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Western Digital VelociRaptor WD1500HLFS (150 GB)

Western Digital VelociRaptor (WD1500HLFS) 150 GB SATA 3 Hard Drive

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex STAA500102 (500 GB)

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex (STAA500102) 500 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive

From $94.00  |  2 stores
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Product Description
Some hard drive companies design desktop-class drives with the Serial ATA (SATA) interface. To meet the demands of enterprise storage, WD is going one better. Western Digital is the only... More
Some hard drive companies design desktop-class drives with the Serial ATA (SATA) interface. To meet the demands of enterprise storage, WD is going one better. Western Digital is the only company combining an enterprise-class mechanical platform with the SATA interface to meet all the demands of the enterprise environment - reliability, performance, and reduced cost. 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' -
Capacity 150 GB 500 GB
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 60 MBps
Seek Time   4.2 ms -
MTBF   1200000 Hours -
Average Latency 3 ms 5.56 ms
Internal Data Transfer Rate   816 Mbit/s -
Sound Emission 46 dB -
Interface (Detailed)   Serial ATA 3 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 1.08 lb. 0.33 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 5 Years 2 Years
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 83313462 98020938
UPC 4049982242417 763649023273
Product MPN   
MPN 718037117768 STAA500102
 
Consumer Reviews
Western Digital VelociRaptor WD1500HLFS (150 GB)
Western Digital VelociRaptor (WD1500HLFS) 150 GB SATA 3...
From $94.00
Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex STAA500102 (500 GB)
Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex (STAA500102) 500 GB USB 2.0 Hard...
From $37.00

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Consumer Reviews

23

Fast and cool, but could be quieter

byzmgao Mar 10, 2009
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast, cool, and high quality.
Cons Little bit noisy.
Recommended it? Yes

First of all, thanks to another reviewer's information, I realized that I have Western Digital VelociRaptor WD1500HLFS 150GB 10000 RPM hard drive, a newer model than the one listed here. So this review is for the model I have.

Very impressive speed. The nearly 40% increase in RPM over the... Read full review »

169

WD VelociRaptor 150GB - The last great mechanical hard drive

byKAR120C Jun 5, 2010
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Super fast performance for a mechanical drive. Quiet and reliable.
Cons None
Recommended it? Yes

It is 2010 and mechanical hard drives are soon to be displaced by solid state drives (SSD’s) which offer superior performance. At this time, there is still one problem to be overcome by solid state drives; price per gigabyte. Solid state drives are still 2 to 3 times the... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

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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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