Western Digital WD2500JS-75MHB0 17 June 2005 250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive
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About this product
The Western Digital WD2500JS-75MHB0 is a 250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive, released on June 17, 2005. This internal desktop drive has a 3.5-inch form factor and operates at 7200 RPM. It features a SATA III interface and is compatible with PCs, functioning as an HDD type. The drive provides a modest storage capacity suitable for legacy systems or specific applications.
Our take
This Western Digital 250GB drive, with its 2005 release date, is clearly a legacy component. For its age, the 7200 RPM rotation speed is good, providing reasonably swift access to its smaller 250GB capacity. The SATA III interface is a pleasant surprise, offering modern connectivity for such an older drive, which is beneficial for system compatibility. This isn't a drive for building a new, high-capacity PC, but it could be excellent for resurrecting an older system, as a boot drive for a retro gaming machine, or for very specific, low-storage applications where reliability of an established model is key.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- SATA III interface for good compatibility
- Suitable for legacy systems
Cons
- Very limited 250GB storage capacity
- Older model (June 2005 release)
Specifications
- Brand Western Digital
- Compatible With PC
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
- Unit Type Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
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- Storage Capacity
- 250GB
- Interface
- SATA III
- Rotation Speed
- 7200 RPM
