Western Digital 1TB Scorpio Blue Internal Hard Drive (2.5")
The Western Digital 1TB Scorpio Blue Internal Hard Drive (2.5”) is designed for use in portable computing solutions, and features a 3 Gbps SATA interface, 5400 RPM rotational speed, and 8 MB buffer size. It can transfer data at speeds up to 3 Gbps (buffer to host) and 150 MB/s (host to drive). In addition, the hard drive offers 5.5 ms average latency and 4 sec average ready time.
ShockGuard technology protects the drive mechanics and platter surfaces from shocks. WhisperDrive technology makes use of seeking algorithms to minimize operational noise. A shock rating of 400 G operating and 1000 G non-operating makes the drive capable of withstanding accidental drops.
The SecurePark feature safely parks the recording head and keeps it away from the disk surface during spin up, spin down, and when the drive is off, thereby ensuring long term reliability and improved non-operational shock tolerance. Advanced power management features save power and improve battery life. In addition, the Scorpio Blue internal hard drive incorporates Advanced Format technology that increases media format efficiencies, allowing for larger drive capacities.
Design
- 2.5" form factor with 0.37" (9.5 mm) height makes the drive suitable for use with notebooks and portable computing solutions
Interface
- 3 Gbps SATA interface
Performance
- 5400 RPM rotational speed and 8 MB buffer size
- Transfers data at speeds up to 3 Gbps (buffer to host) and 150 MB/s (host to drive)
- 5.5 ms average latency and 4 sec average ready time
- Compatible with Windows and Mac-based systems
Rugged & Reliable
- SecurePark feature safely parks the recording heads and keeps it away from the disk surface during spin up, spin down, and when the drive is off, thereby ensuring long-term reliability and improved non-operational shock tolerance
- ShockGuard technology protects the drive mechanics and platter surfaces from shocks
- Shock rating of 400 G operating and 1000 G non-operating makes the drive capable of withstanding accidental drops
Power Management
- Advanced power management features save power and improve battery life
Noise Reduction
- WhisperDrive technology makes use of seeking algorithms to minimize operational noise
Media Format Efficiency
- Advanced Format technology increases media format efficiencies, allowing for larger drive capacities
| Interface | SATA 3 Gbps (Max), 2.5" (63 mm) |
| Capacity | 1 TB |
| User sectors per drive | 1,953,525,168 |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| Master/Slave Support | Yes |
| Data Transfer Rate |
Buffer to host: 3 Gbps Host to/from drive (sustained): 150 MB/s |
| Cache | 8 MB |
| Average Latency (ms) | 5.5 |
| Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Average Drive Ready Time | 4 sec |
| Reliability/Data Integrity |
Load/unload cycles : 600,000 Non-recoverable read errors per bits read: <1 in 1014 |
| Power Management |
5VDC ±10% (A, peak): 0.90 W Read/Write: 1.4 W Idle: 0.59 W Standby: 0.18 W Sleep: 0.18 W |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 140° F (0 to 60° C) |
| Non-operating Temperature | -40 to 149° F (-40 to 65° C) |
| Shock |
Operating (2 ms, read): 400 Non-operating (2 ms): 1000 |
| Humidity |
Operating Humidity: 8 to 95% Non-condensing Non-operating Humidity: 5 to 95% RH Non-condensing |
| Altitude |
Operating Altitude: -1000 to 10000' (-305 to 3050 m) Non-operating Altitude: -1000 to 40000' (-305 to 12200 m) |
| Acoustics |
Average acoustics (dBA) Idle mode: 22 Seek mode: 25 |
| Dimensions | 0.37 x 3.94 x 2.75" (9.50 x 100.2 x 69.85 mm) |
| Weight | 0.27 lb (0.11 kg) |
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Pros
- Highly compatible (5)
- Quiet (4)
- Reliable (3)
Cons
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- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
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Comments about Western Digital 1TB Scorpio Blue Internal Hard Drive (2.5"):
The drive was shipped immediately and arrived sooner than promised. Installed this particular drive in a late-2009 Macbook Pro, after installing the same drive purchased last fall into a 2007 Macbook Pro. Both work very well - very quiet and great on battery life! No problems thus far with either one.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Laptop
- Low power server
Comments about Western Digital 1TB Scorpio Blue Internal Hard Drive (2.5"):
I use this 5400 RPM low wattage/low heat hard drive in a Tonido server to store media and backups.
The 750GB had good reviews for this plug server and I wanted to get the equvalent 1TB drive. Since this drive is also 9.5mm high I figured that it would work. It does work and works well for what I want it to do.
This is a effecient hard drive, not a quick hard drive, so don't use it for video editing, etc.
B&H had it for a great price and delivery was very quick!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Gaming
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Western Digital 1TB Scorpio Blue Internal Hard Drive (2.5"):
If you're looking for a 1TB HDD for your PS3...look no further! It took me less than a minute to install! B&H had the best deal on this and I could NOT pass it up!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Photo storage
Comments about Western Digital 1TB Scorpio Blue Internal Hard Drive (2.5"):
I use it on my Macbook Pro...
It's nice to have ! TB on a laptop !
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Highly Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Western Digital 1TB Scorpio Blue Internal Hard Drive (2.5"):
Assistance was perfect. Thanks to b&h
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- Personal
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