Apple HDD Seagate Barracuda Model ST1000DM003 1TB Internal Hard Drive Cache 64MB
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About this product
This is an Apple HDD, a Seagate Barracuda model ST1000DM003, offering 1TB of internal storage. It's a 3.5-inch desktop hard drive with a 7200 RPM rotation speed and a 64MB cache. The interface is SATA I, and it includes features like Hot Plug Support, Hot Swap, and Low Noise Level. Compatible with PCs, this drive provides a standard solution for desktop storage, emphasizing a balance of speed and quiet operation.
Our take
This Seagate Barracuda 1TB drive offers a decent blend of capacity and performance for a budget-friendly desktop upgrade. The 7200 RPM speed is good for a traditional HDD, ensuring snappier performance compared to slower drives. Features like hot-plug support and low noise are nice additions. However, it's important to note the SATA I interface, which is an older standard, meaning it won't achieve the maximum theoretical speeds of newer SATA revisions. For general document storage or as a secondary drive where absolute speed isn't critical, it's a solid, quiet option, especially for the price.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 1 TB storage capacity
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- Low Noise Level feature
- Affordable price
- 64 MB cache
Cons
- Older SATA I interface
- 3.5 inch form factor not for laptops
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- Color Silver
- MPN ST1000DM003
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand Seagate
- Form Factor 3.5 in
Show all 18 specifications
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- ST1000DM003
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Hot Plug Support, Hot Swap, Low Noise Level
- Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Country of Origin
- China
- Interface
- SATA I
- Cache
- 64 MB
- Product Line
- Barracuda
