Product Description

WD Caviar SE hard drives are designed for maximum performance in applications such as computer gaming, digital video editing, and file servers. Cool-running, quiet operation, superior performance, and industry-leading reliability make these next-generation WD Caviar SE drives the perfect hard drives for desktop and enterprise storage. Data Lifeguard is an expanded set of data protection features that include shock protection, environmental protection system, and embedded error detection and repair system, which enhances reliability and the life of the hard drive Includes Data Lifeguard Tools, a set of software utilites that work with the embedded Data Lifeguard features to aid in installation, diagnostics, and repair functions Shock Guard provides protection from shock and vibration damage to ensure your data stays protected during physical stress on the drive 1 year limited manufacturer's warranty

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1410 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Western Digital
• Model: WD1600JBRTL
• Original language: French, English
• Dimensions: 8.00" h x 4.25" w x 9.94" l, 1.25 pounds
• Hard Disk: 160GB

Features

• 160 GB Ultra ATA/100 internal hard drive
• 7200 RPM, 8 MB buffer
• Up to 100 MB/s burst transfer rates; data protection enhancments
• 40-pin EIDE
• Fits 3.5-inch bay

From the Manufacturer
WD Caviar SE hard drives are designed for maximum performance in applications such as computer gaming, digital video editing, and file servers. They deliver data faster than any hard drive in their class. Features

• 80 GB per platter -- State-of-the-art areal density and maximum capacity with drives as large as 160 GB.
• Ultra ATA/100 -- Up to 100 Mbps burst transfer rates.
• 8 MB cache buffer -- Fast data transfer rates.
• Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) technology -- improves hard drive reliability; reduces heat, vibration, and noise.

Data Protection Enhancements

• Data Lifeguard is an expanded set of data protection features that include shock protection, an environmental protection system, and embedded error detection and repair features that automatically find, isolate, and repair problem areas that may develop over the extended use of the hard drive. With these enhanced data reliability features, the drive can perform more accurate monitoring and error repair and deliver exceptional data security.
• Data Lifeguard Tools is a set of software utilities that work in conjunction with the embedded Data Lifeguard features to make hard drive installation, drive management diagnostics, and repair simple and worry-free.
• Shock Guard provides outstanding improvements in shock and vibration protection for WD Caviar SE drives. Shock Guard allows instantaneous data protection at high shock values to achieve leading shock specifications.

Technical Specifications

• 160 GB capacity
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM (nominal)
• Buffer Size: 8 MB
• Average Latency: 4.2 milliseconds (nominal)
• Contact Start/Stop Cycles: 50,000 minimum
• Read Seek Time (Average): 8.9 milliseconds
• Write Seek Time (Average): 10.9 milliseconds (average)
• Track-To-Track Seek Time: 2.0 milliseconds (average)
• Buffer To Disk: 748 Mbps (Max)

Product Package Contains

• Hard drive
• IDE cable
• Quick install guide
• Mounting screws
• Jumpers
• Installation poster
• Data Lifeguard Tools installation software and utilities

Customer Reviews

Mac buyers beware
I'm sure this is a fine hard drive but if you own a Mac running system OS X 10.2 or above, you will need to purchase additional hardware to install it. It is rather difficult to discern that until you open the box. Mac users beware.

No Problems. Good Value.
I bought WD because I have had good luck with them in the past. This drive was purchased as a replacement for a factory-installed Samsung hard drive in a Dell PC. This WD was very easy to install and has been performing just fine for five months.

WD 160GB harddrive
the harddrive was easy to install; and for the price
a good deal! from ordering thru delivery everything well, a nice way to do buisness.