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Ideal for Windows and Mac desktops, the Western Digital Caviar Green WD5000AADS is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive. The SATA interface can enable you to transfer data between this WD internal HDD and the host at speeds of up to 3 Gbps. With 32MB cache memory, this 7,200 RPM hard drive can let you search and retrieve stored data within seconds. This can make it perfect for all of your information or gaming needs. The GreenPower system, rated best in class, can help these Western Digital Caviar Green WD5000AADS drives operate at a lower temperature and reduced power usage. This can extend its service life while still offering reliability of use. The device’s maximum operating temperature is a productive 60 degrees Celsius. The IntelliPower feature guides the spin speed, data transfer rate, and data caching of this WD internal SATA HDD. The IntelliSeek feature can reduce the power consumption rate of this 7,200 RPM WD5000AADS Caviar Green hard drive. It determines the best seek speed to reduce vibrations and power use, which allows the device to work as quietly and efficiently as possible. It can also boast a greater superficial density by using the advanced technology of perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR). The Western Digital 500GB drive can ensure protective operations throughout the device. It has a NoTouch ramp load that can ensure the recording head and disk media never touch. This feature can have the effect of reducing wear and tear to the recording head and giving extra drive protection during transport. The electrical power for this hard drive is for use with a 12V DC system. It has a maximum operating shock of 65 Gs and a low maximum operating vibration of just 0.75 Gs. It is extremely compact, for the amount of dynamic storage it supplies, with dimensions of 3.5 inches wide, 1 inch high, and a weight of only 1.8 pounds. With its lightweight design and low temperature operation, it can be portable with use of an external drive cage and thus set up in a variety of situations. The Western Digital Caviar Green design is compatible with any computer or server that uses SATA drives and fits in 3.5-inch SATA drive trays. This Western Digital 500GB hard drive can be a beneficial tool for everyone. Business specialists who need to have a wide variety of information at their fingertips can find it useful. Personal use includes keeping personal mementos such as videos and pictures that no one wants to lose. Its fast speeds, low power consumption, quiet acoustics, and generous storage space can make it a useful and decisive addition.