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Give your computer a power boost using the Samsung SpinPoint T166 (HD501LJ) 500GB SATA internal hard disk drive. More than a hard drive, this device is capable of improving the overall capabilities of compatible systems. Samsung is a well-known name in the world of consumer electronics. The HD501LJ hard drive spins at 7200 rpm. This high rate of rotation cuts down on the average time it takes to search for the right bit of information. The high-speed SATA 3.0 Gbps interface eliminates a common bottleneck. Your data will flow freely, allowing for smooth video and gaming. In a high-capacity disk such as this, you will also appreciate its speed when you're transferring massive amounts of data.Adding to the speediness of the SpinPoint series is the incorporation of Native Command Queuing (NCQ). This technology allows hard drives to perform both read and write commands in a more efficient order. It results in the HDD needing fewer rotations to perform an operation. In turn, this increases speed and reduces wear on the drives. This combination of technologies produces fast average search times and fast throughput. Its efficient design means no slowdown for your CPU.The 500GB Samsung HD501LJ would make a great dedicated media disk. Its 500GB capacity will hold many hours of music and videos, allowing you to save all the data you want. With one of these drives, you won’t have to worry about running out of space. It also has 3.0 Gbps SATA speed to let you access those files without missing a beat. This hard disk is a practical solution for anyone building a dedicated media server. It's a good idea to incorporate more than one hard drive in any new system. If you're a gamer, you'll appreciate the ability to load this hard drive with all of your software titles. For those concerned about the possibility of losing data, this hard drive would make an excellent backup. You could also use the second hard disk to mirror your primary system.With a 3.5-inch form factor, the Samsung SpinPoint T166 model HD501LJ would be right at home in any SATA-compatible Windows or Mac desktop system. Whether as a replacement hard drive or in a whole new system, this drive will offer years of reliable service. This disk has it all. Easy integration into your desktop hardware, tons of space, and the technology to move data at high speeds is enough to recommend this device to anyone. This Samsung product measures 4 inches in width by 5.7 inches in depth by 1 inch in height. Shopping for a hard drive means looking for three features: capacity, speed, and reliability. This hard drive offers all three of these important qualities in its basic design. Its 500GB capacity gives it the ability to hold massive amounts of data. Its SATA interface, NCQ technology, and 7200 RPM give it the speed to handle a wide variety of applications. Add to that the reliability of the Samsung name, and you have a combination that is hard to pass up.