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Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS (250 GB)

$43.00 to $1,024.00



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.Minimize

Manufacturer:Western Digital Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesOther FeaturesDimensionsWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPNWD2500KS
Designation   Desktop Computer
Capacity250 GB
InterfaceSerial ATA
Enclosure   Internal
HDD Form Factor   3.5" x 1/3H (Low Profile)
Spindle Speed   7200 RPM
Internal Data Transfer Rate   748 Mbit/s
External Data Transfer Rate   300 MBps
Seek Time   8.9 ms
Buffer Size16 MB
Average Latency4.17 ms
Interface (Detailed)   Serial ATA II
Sound Emission33 dB
Platform   PC
Package Qty.1
Height1.03 in.
Width4 in.
Depth5.79 in.
Weight1.32 lb.
Warranty3 Years
Release DateMay, 2005
UPC718037114316


Tags:

western, digital, caviar, se16, wd2500ks, 250, gb,

Seagate DiamondMax Plus 9 (120 GB)

$34.00 to $246.00



The DiamondMax Plus 9 hard disk drive is designed to exceed previous standards for desktop performance. By delivering a performance hard drive using a highly leveraged design with state-of-the-art quality and reliability, Maxtor demonstrates technology leadership with DiamondMax Plus 9 drives.??Maxtor-developed Ultra ATA interfaces have data transfer dates of 133 MB/sec. Users will have a choice of the fastest available data transfer rates and interface functionality. These interfaces place Maxtor on the leading edge of interface technology.??All DiamondMax Plus 9 drives are equipped with FDB motors. This technology allows the drive to operate with very low sound output for performance users who are concerned about acoustics. DiamondMax Plus 9 drives deliver high reliability and data integrity using the Maxtor-developed Shock Protection System (SPS) and Data Protection System (DPS). SPS and DPS give the drive enhanced protection against operating and non-operating shock to eliminat...Minimize

Manufacturer:Seagate Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesOther FeaturesDimensionsWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPN6Y120P0
Designation   Desktop Computer
Capacity120 GB
InterfaceIDE/EIDE
Enclosure   Internal
HDD Form Factor   3.5" x 1/3H (Low Profile)
Spindle Speed   7200 RPM
Special FeaturesS.M.A.R.T Technology
External Data Transfer Rate   133 MBps
Seek Time   9 ms
Buffer Size8 MB
Average Latency4.17 ms
Interface (Detailed)   DMA/ATA-133 (Ultra)
Sound Emission35 dB
Platform   PC
Package Qty.1
Height1.02 in.
Width4.02 in.
Depth5.75 in.
Weight1.32 lb.
Warranty3 Years
Release Date5 December, 2002
UPC000047386358


Tags:

seagate, diamondmax, plus, 9, 120, gb,

Hitachi Travelstar 7K60 (60 GB)

$62.00 to $133.00



The Hitachi Travel star 7K60 is a 9.5mm high,7200 RPM,2.5-inch mobile hard disk drive. The Travel star 7K60 is the 28th generation addition of a long heritage of Travel star mobile drives. Designed with combined technology including, Antiferro-magnetically-coupled (AFC)technology, Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)motor technology, Giant Magneto resistive (GMR)heads, load/unload head technology, Enhanced Adaptive Battery Life Extender TM (ABLE) 3.0 and an ATA/100 interface provides for a cutting-edge design. The Travel star 7K60 pushes performance , capacity, power management, and exceptional quietness to provide a quality, high-performance mobile hard disk drive for today Æs demanding notebook and beyond systems.Minimize

Manufacturer:Hitachi Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesOther FeaturesDimensionsWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPN08K0939
Designation   Laptop Computer
Capacity60 GB
InterfaceIDE/EIDE
Enclosure   Internal
HDD Form Factor   2.5" x 1/8H
Spindle Speed   7200 RPM
Special FeaturesS.M.A.R.T Technology
Internal Data Transfer Rate   504 Mbit/s
External Data Transfer Rate   100 MBps
Seek Time   10 ms
Buffer Size8 MB
Average Latency4.17 ms
Interface (Detailed)   DMA/ATA-100 (Ultra)
Sound Emission35 dB
Platform   PC
Package Qty.1
Height0.37 in.
Width2.76 in.
Depth3.94 in.
Weight0.22 lb.
Warranty3 Years
UPC000052150012


Tags:

hitachi, travelstar, 7k60, 60, gb,

IBM 09N4254 (160 GB)


Insist on a high-performance, massive storage solution that can complement your IBM ThinkCentre desktop system's performance. Serial ATA is a storage interface for the latest computing platform.??PRODUCT FEATURES: ??Ontrack Disk Manager included. This software prepares the drive for use, migrates data from older, slower drives, and overcomes legacy hardware, BIOS, and operating system; ?Includes Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.), which helps to predict and warn of some impending drive failures; ?Superior end-to-end error checking over Parallel ATA helps increase data integrity; ?Point-to-Point connections eliminate the need for Master/Slave settings on drives, simplifying installation; ?Improved cabling: eliminates the current 18-inch cable length limitation; thinner cables improve cable routing and airflow through the system; ?The new Serial ATA interface offers data transfer speeds up to 50% faster than the current parallel ATA interface: transfer ra...Minimize

Western Digital Scorpio WD2500BEVS (250 GB)


WD Scorpio Blue drives offer high-performance, low power consumption, and cool operation, perfect for notebooks and other portable devices. Pick the drive that suits your needs with the confidence in knowing that all WD Scorpio Blue drives are built to the highest standards of quality and reliability.

BUSlink CipherShield CSC-250-U2 (250 GB)


Buslink's 3.5 inch desktop hard drives feature high capacities and provide USB 2.0. Pre-formatting saves time and assures 100% quality control. All Buslink external desktop hard drives feature a metal alloy case that dissipates heat. AC adapter, Connecting cables and drivers included.

Compaq 286712-006 (146 GB)


Compaq hard disk drives undergo an intense qualification process that eliminates data integrity problems, firmware and O/S incompatibilities, and other causes of data corruption or premature failure. Compaq hard disk drives are specifically designed and tested for flawless operation in your equipment. Supply your server, workstation or notebook with a Compaq hard disk drive and you will prevent incompatibilities that can rob your system of performance or cause you to lose valuable data. Minimize