WD Scorpio Blue 2.5-inch notebook hard drivesWD(R) (NYSE:
WDC) today announced that it has commenced volume shipments and OEM
qualifications of its WD Scorpio Blue 2.5-inch notebook hard drives with
capacities up to 500 GB. Utilizing industry-leading 250 GB-per-platter
technology, the new WD Scorpio(R) Blue(TM) 500 GB and 400 GB SATA hard
drives are designed for notebook computers and portable storage devices.
WD Scorpio Blue delivers high-performance with a 3 Gb/s transfer rate,
while including proprietary features that make the drive extraordinarily
quiet, while running at cool operating temperatures. The WD Scorpio Blue
500 GB is the highest capacity 2.5-inch, standard form-factor (9.5mm) hard
drive shipping-to-date, and is developed for use in OEM notebook platforms
that offer the highest storage capacities to the market.
"WD continues to provide the mobile market with high-capacity storage
everywhere consumers and business professionals travel," said Jim Morris,
WD's vice president and general manager of notebook storage. "Notebook
system manufacturers continue to improve performance, while adding
data-hungry features. The WD Scorpio Blue 400 GB and 500 GB hard drives
provide the capacity needed to maximize the latest features and functions
available in today's notebook computers, while relying on WD's exceptional
reliability."
The new WD Scorpio Blue drives further expand the company's range of
2.5-inch, 5400 RPM, mobile hard drive offerings to capacity points up to
500 GB.
WD Scorpio Blue Features
- WhisperDrive - WD's exclusive WhisperDrive technology combines
state-of-the-art seeking algorithms to yield WD Scorpio Blue hard drives as
one of the quietest 5400 RPM, 2.5-inch drives available.
- ShockGuard - Leading-edge ShockGuard technology combines firmware
and hardware advancements to protect the drive mechanics and platter
surface to meet the highest combined shock tolerance specifications
required for mobile and notebook applications.
- IntelliSeek - Another unique WD Scorpio Blue 500 GB feature is its
IntelliSeek technology, which calculates optimum seek speeds to lower power
consumption, noise and vibration.
Price and Availability
WD Scorpio Blue 500 GB (model WD5000BEVT) and the 400 GB (model
WD4000BEVT) hard drives are shipping now through select distributors and
resellers. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the WD Scorpio
Blue 500 GB is $219.99 USD and the 400 GB is $189.99 USD. WD Scorpio Blue
hard drives are covered by a 3-year limited warranty.
WD
WD, one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders,
provides products and services for people and organizations that collect,
manage and use digital information. The company produces reliable,
high-performance hard drives that keep users' data accessible and secure
from loss. WD applies its storage expertise to consumer products for
external, portable and shared storage applications.
WD was founded in 1970. The company's storage products are marketed to
leading systems manufacturers, selected resellers and retailers under the
Western Digital(R) and WD brand names. Visit the Investor section of the
company's Web site to access a variety of
financial and investor information.
SOURCE Western Digital
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