My brother was a computer science major in under grad and is generally a good tech guy for advice. I asked him if the speed matters and he recommended that it does, along with noise. Based on that, I chose this product. I have been very happy thus far. Haven't had it too long, but has performed exactly as expected. Seems nicely built. The packaging seemed very secure as well.
UPDATE - 3/14/2012
My hard drive crashed roughly 8 months after purchasing. My Macbook was operating fine and then I tried launching firefox. Firefox would not launch and I tried a few more times...nothing. then I tried to restart and that was that for my hard drive. I took it to the Genius bar and they diagnosed the hard drive. I returned home and swapped the hard drives and voila, my computer is working again. So, I was pretty upset with WD. Now, I was poised to lose all data from my HD update back in June until the present.
I call up WD and they are extremely helpful and friendly. the first rep I got I couldn't understand, but got a supervisor. At that point I told them that I understood they limited their warranty and that they do not cover data loss, but that I never was informed of this at purchase. The rep then said that if I send my HD in that they will pay another company to do data recovery, load it onto a new WD HD and send it back pre-loaded with all of my files that I had on it. I WAS SHOCKED that they were ready and willing to do this for me. I was really pleased as I thought they would say sorry about the failure and that I can either accept a replacement or buzz off.
Well, it turns out I probably don't even need to use this offered service. It turns out that I had a hard drive enclosure, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AAVA08/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details that I tossed the crashed hard drive into and figured it was worth a shot to hook up to my now functional computer. After about 45 minutes (I had literally forgotten that the crashed hard drive was still hooked up) my finder/ explorer finally recognized the disk. Once I realized this I immediately connected an external HD and began copying files like a mad man. Now, WD only has to replace the hard drive, which they are more than willing to do. And while I still dislike the fact that you have to "pay" for the replacement if you opt to have it shipped to you prior to sending yours back, I think it is great that they even offer this (once they receive yours they refund the payment). Most companies won't ship anything until they receive the defective product.
Furthermore, in regards to performance, I wasn't happy my HD crashed. However, I am very happy with how WD handled the situation. It is this type of customer srevice that builds loyalty and confidence with a company. So, my outlook is much better with them. While my HD did crash, it happens every once in a while for unknown reasons. Maybe it is in manufacturing, maybe a well placed ding to my computer, who knows.
The drive had performed very well up until this point and I look forward to installing the replacement. The drive was not any louder or warmer than the OEM hard drive that came with my 2008 Black Macbook. I am still happy I ordered the product and my experience has really made me happy that I purchased a WD. Maybe it would not have happened with a Seagate or Fujitsu, but who knows what their response would have been had it happened. I can not attest to this though.
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- Your Rescue Plan documents will be delivered to you via email only to the address associated with your Amazon.com account and can be found in your account message center within the Buyer/Seller Messages.
- If your drive stops working, the Rescue data recovery plan will attempt to recover the data from the failed drive and recovered data will be returned on a media storage device or via secure cloud-based data storage.
- Covers new single-disk bare (internal) drives of any brand when purchased within 30 days (receipt must be retained for purchases not on the same transaction).
- Free shipping for in–lab data recovery; 24/7 online case status tracking
- If your data isn’t recovered, you get your money back
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| Customer Rating | (232) | (2959) | (9688) | (36) | (7230) | (51585) |
| Price | $54.99 | $42.50 | $149.99 | $39.76 | $44.99 | $42.99 |
| Sold By | SnapDealz | Rack-IT Solutions | Amazon.com | CorteseInc | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 16 | 32.00 | 256.00 | 16.0 MB | 128.00 | 64 |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 500.0 GB | 500 GB | 4 TB | 320.0 GB | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200.0 rpm | 7200.0 rpm | 7200 rpm | 7200.0 rpm | 5400 rpm | 7200 rpm |
| Hard Disk Size | 500 GB | 500 GB | 4000 | — | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.50 inches | 2.50 inches | 3.50 inches | — | 2.50 inches | 3.50 inches |
| Hardware Interface | SATA 3.0 Gb/s | SATA 6.0 Gb/s | SATA 6.0 Gb/s | — | SATA 6.0 Gb/s | SATA 6.0 Gb/s |
| Item Dimensions | 3.9 x 2.8 x 0.4 inches | 3.94 x 2.75 x 0.28 inches | 5.79 x 4 x 1.03 inches | 6 x 5.4 x 0.1 inches | 3.95 x 2.75 x 0.28 inches | 5.8 x 4 x 1 inches |
| Item Weight | 3.84 ounces | 3.88 ounces | 1.66 lbs | 1.60 ounces | 3.17 ounces | 0.97 lbs |
| Size | 500 GB | 500GB | 4TB | 320 GB | 1TB | 1TB (7200 RPM) |
Product description
Product Description
Designed with top-of-the-line notebook computers in mind, this high performance drive delivers the capacity and speed needed to supercharge a notebook PC without compromising battery life or quiet acoustics. Features like these also make this drive an outstanding option for compact desktops, external hard drives, gaming systems, and blade servers.
From the Manufacturer
WD Scorpio Black Hard Drives – High performance for notebook computing.
WD Scorpio Black 7200 RPM SATA 2.5-inch hard drives combine 7200 RPM spin speed, SATA 3 Gb/s interface, and 16 MB cache to deliver maximum performance for notebook computing. Best of all, these drives are backed by a industry leading 5-year limited warranty.
Why you should choose WD Scorpio Black drives:
WD Scorpio Black delivers industry-leading performance that's perfect for notebook gaming and intensive photo and video editing.
High performance.
These high performance hard drives with 7200 RPM spin speed, 16 MB cache, and SATA 3 Gb/s interface are sure to satisfy even the most demanding notebook users.
These high performance hard drives with 7200 RPM spin speed, 16 MB cache, and SATA 3 Gb/s interface are sure to satisfy even the most demanding notebook users.
Top-of-the-line reliability.
WD Scorpio Black hard drives come standard with an industry-leading 5-year limited warranty.
WD Scorpio Black hard drives come standard with an industry-leading 5-year limited warranty.
Award winning.
This 7200 RPM speedster is at the top of its class when it comes to performance and reliability.
This 7200 RPM speedster is at the top of its class when it comes to performance and reliability.
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Ideal for:
- Power computing applications such as intensive photo or video editing
- Notebook gaming
- Adding extra storage space for photos, videos and music
Features:
SATA 3 Gb/s interface - The industry standard and most common interface.
NoTouch ramp load technology - The recording head never touches the disk media ensuring significantly less wear to the recording head and media as well as better drive protection in transit.
Rugged - WD's ShockGuard technology protects the drive mechanics and platter surfaces from shocks.
Tested for compatibility - We perform tests on hundreds of systems and a multitude of platforms in our FIT Lab and Mobile Compatibility Lab to give our customers confidence that our drives will work in their systems.
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Upgrading your drive is easy - WD Acronis TrueImage, available as a free download on the WD Support site, enables you to copy all your data to a new drive so you don't have to reinstall your operating system to get all the benefits of a new drive. Note: Bare drive does not include any cables or mounting hardware.
The WD advantage - WD puts our products through extensive Functional Integrity Testing (F.I.T.) prior to any product launch. On average, each new product goes through 600,000 hours of testing. WD also has a detailed Knowledge Base with more than 1,000 helpful articles. You can also call toll-free support 7 days per week in the U.S. and Canada. See the WD Support site for full details.
WD-certified packaging - All WD drives purchased from Amazon.com are shipped in WD-certified hard drive packaging. It is designed and fully tested to provide WD products with the highest of safety while in transit. With WD-certified packaging, you can rest assured that your WD hard drive will arrive safely, fully protected, in a non-descript, easy-open package.
Compatibility
Works with Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000, Mac and Linux operating systems.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2011
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Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2012
The drive itself is a Western Digital Black, sold worldwide. These drives are reliable, and essentially silent. If you have any noticeable noise or vibration it's nothing that should be there. Back up your data and think about filing a warranty claim.
I say these drives are reliable, but they're still mechanical devices with moving parts. That means they can be damaged by mishandling, especially by poor packaging and shipping.
I've posted a pic of the drive I received, as it was packed. In a small box with some foam peanuts.
This packaging might look kinda-sorta OK until you realize that first the drive was put into the box, then a handful of foam peanuts was dumped on top of it. Result: one side of the drive is protected only by a thin white wrapper, and by the cardboard box itself. Which is to say no protection at all.
If the metal top of the drive receives a hard blow, the bearings can be knocked out of alignment. These bearings are tough, very tough, so they might yet hold up for several weeks or months before failing, but misaligned bearings always fail.
On the circuit board (bottom) side, a hard blow can cause cracks. Not in the board itself, which is near-indestructible, but in the very thin copper traces that form the circuit, and in solder joints. This can cause maddening intermittent problems, and ultimately the circuit will fail.
When I saw the packing method GP Thunder had used I at once thought to send the whole thing back. But aside from the trouble and expense, foolish me, only then did I notice the hefty 20% restocking fee for returning non-faulty items.
I don't know how you prove to GP Thunder that a drive likely to fail within a few months is faulty now, so instead I downloaded Western Digital's drive checking software and ran it. The drive I received passed with flying colors, so I'm going to assume no heavy corners fell on my drive while it was being sorted, or while it was in a truck somewhere. Which means I'll just hope for the best, and running on hope deserves no more than one star.
I hate to give a good product a bad review because of the seller, but the facts are what they are. It seems all Amazon vendors are trying to reduce expenses these days, especially shipping expenses. I can't blame them for that, but the packing method used for delicate mechanical items doesn't seem like a good place to save pennies.
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Drive Great - Packing and Shipping Not
By bentsnake on October 25, 2012
Another reviewer's uploaded images show a well packed drive in a factory-style shipping carton. That's not what I got.By bentsnake on October 25, 2012
The drive itself is a Western Digital Black, sold worldwide. These drives are reliable, and essentially silent. If you have any noticeable noise or vibration it's nothing that should be there. Back up your data and think about filing a warranty claim.
I say these drives are reliable, but they're still mechanical devices with moving parts. That means they can be damaged by mishandling, especially by poor packaging and shipping.
I've posted a pic of the drive I received, as it was packed. In a small box with some foam peanuts.
This packaging might look kinda-sorta OK until you realize that first the drive was put into the box, then a handful of foam peanuts was dumped on top of it. Result: one side of the drive is protected only by a thin white wrapper, and by the cardboard box itself. Which is to say no protection at all.
If the metal top of the drive receives a hard blow, the bearings can be knocked out of alignment. These bearings are tough, very tough, so they might yet hold up for several weeks or months before failing, but misaligned bearings always fail.
On the circuit board (bottom) side, a hard blow can cause cracks. Not in the board itself, which is near-indestructible, but in the very thin copper traces that form the circuit, and in solder joints. This can cause maddening intermittent problems, and ultimately the circuit will fail.
When I saw the packing method GP Thunder had used I at once thought to send the whole thing back. But aside from the trouble and expense, foolish me, only then did I notice the hefty 20% restocking fee for returning non-faulty items.
I don't know how you prove to GP Thunder that a drive likely to fail within a few months is faulty now, so instead I downloaded Western Digital's drive checking software and ran it. The drive I received passed with flying colors, so I'm going to assume no heavy corners fell on my drive while it was being sorted, or while it was in a truck somewhere. Which means I'll just hope for the best, and running on hope deserves no more than one star.
I hate to give a good product a bad review because of the seller, but the facts are what they are. It seems all Amazon vendors are trying to reduce expenses these days, especially shipping expenses. I can't blame them for that, but the packing method used for delicate mechanical items doesn't seem like a good place to save pennies.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2011
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jamesmacwhite
The perfect hard drive upgrade
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It does what it says on the tin
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2011Verified Purchase
C. I. Sherwood
Great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2011Verified Purchase
TMux
MacBook Pro (Mid 2008) nach Austausch sehr schnell und leise
Reviewed in Germany on January 9, 2011Verified Purchase
W. Adjei
Fast, but too noisy for a laptop
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