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Western Digital Caviar Special Edition 250 GB hard drive

Western Digital Caviar Special Edition hard drives are designed to maximize desktop computer performance in applications such as computer gaming, digital video editing, and file server applications that require high performance storage. They deliver data to users faster than any desktop hard drive in its class. Capacities range up to 250 GB, all with 8 MB buffer, the largest available today in a desktop EIDE hard drive.

Cool, quiet operation, superior performance and industry-leading reliability are the main features that make these EIDE hard drives ideal for desktop, business, and consumer electronics storage.

The Kit includes:

• Parallel  ATA/100 PCI controller card
• ribbon cable
• screws
• Two floppies that hold drivers and installation/diagnostic utilities

The same upgrade kit is also available with 80GB, 120GB, 160GB, 180GB, and 200GB hard drives

Product Specification:

• Dimensions (WxDxH): 4 in x 5.8 in x 1 in
• Weight: 1.3 lbs
• Capacity: 250 GB
• Interface Type: ATA-100
• Data Transfer Rate: 100 MBps
• Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years warranty

Features:

• The Special Edition hard drive provides a higher percentage of cache hits and significantly faster time to data than industry-standard 2 MB versions.
• Use of 8 MB cache which keeps more of your data in high speed for supreme performance in its class.
• Cool operation results in the highest reliability, even in intensely hot environments such as digital video recorders.
• Comprehensive quick-install guide
• Speedy and Silent                                 

Comments:

Overall, Western Digital’s Caviar Special Edition 250GB  is a good size drive with great price and is the complete kit, with loads of capacity, excellent performance, and excellent service and support.