Product Information
Providing additional storage on a variety of portable digital devices, the Western Digital Scorpio Blue is an easy to install internal hard drive. Several compatibility tests or performed on each Western Digital 500 GB Hard Drive to ensure fit in several different situations. The Western Digital Scorpio Blue is approved for use with Windows 2000 and later as well as Mac operating systems. It connects via a SATA interface. Several technologies are implemented on the Western Digital 500 GB Hard Drive to protect data with ShockGuard shock protection and a method of keeping recording heads off the platters as much as possible. The low energy requirements on this internal hard drive keep battery life long with advanced seeking algorithms, while the WhisperDrive keeps operating noise to a minimum. The Western Digital 500 GB Hard Drive is perfect for use in laptops, music players, and other small applications, measuring just 6.8 mm by 69.9 mm by 100.2 mm (0.3 inches by 2.8 inches by 3.9 inches) and weighing 100 g (0.2 pounds).Product Identifiers
BrandWestern Digital
MPNWD5000BPVT
EAN0718037763255
GTIN0718037763255
ModelScorpio Blue
eBay Product ID (ePID)100157882
Product Key Features
Storage Capacity500GB
Cache8MB
Form Factor2.5 in
Rotation Speed5400 RPM
TypeDesktop Hdd
InterfaceSAS, SATA II
Additional Product Features
PlatformM·A·C, PC Products
EnclosureInternal
External Data Transfer Rate300Mbps
Seek Time12 Ms
Buffer Size8MB
Average Latency5.56 Ms
Hot SwapYes
DesignationLaptop Computer, Desktop Computer