WD Scorpio Blue 500GB Internal Hard Drive Laptops 8MB Cache WDBABC5000ANC-NRSN
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About this product
The WD Scorpio Blue 500GB is an internal laptop hard drive with a 2.5-inch form factor. It provides 500 GB of storage capacity, operating at a rotation speed of 5400 RPM with an 8MB cache. Designed for laptops, this Western Digital drive is part of the Scorpio Blue product line and is manufactured in Thailand. It's a direct replacement or upgrade option for a laptop's primary storage.
Our take
For those needing a simple, reliable 500GB internal hard drive for a laptop, the WD Scorpio Blue offers a very economical choice. Its 2.5-inch form factor and 5400 RPM speed are standard for laptop HDDs, making it suitable for general computing tasks. The 8MB cache is typical for this class of drive. At just $30.00, it's an extremely budget-friendly option for expanding storage or replacing a failed drive. While it won't offer cutting-edge performance, it provides solid functionality for the price point, ideal for document storage or non-intensive applications.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 500GB storage capacity
- 2.5" form factor for laptops
- Very affordable price point
- 8MB cache
Cons
- 5400 RPM speed is not high-performance
Specifications
- Compatible With Laptop
- Type Internal Laptop Drive
- Model WDBABC5000ANC-NRSN
- Storage Capacity 500 GB
- Product Line Scorpio Blue
- Cache 8 MB
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- Rotation Speed
- 5400 RPM
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- UPC
- 0718037753171
- Brand
- Western Digital
- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- MPN
- WDBABC5000ANC-NRSN
