Western Digital started the deliveries of new 250GB Scorpio notebook HDD. made in 2.5 inch forms-factor, WD became the second manufacturer who released mobile HDD. As it s already known , the first manufacturer became Fujitsu which recently announced its 250GB 2.5 inch 5400RPM MHY2 BH Series notebook HDDs.
The volume increase is realized using perpendicular technology .As additional features in the new Scorpio drive we note : IntelliSeek technology which improves seek performance, WhisperDrive to ensure silent operation and ShockGuard technology to protect drive from shock.
Scorpio WD2500BEVS Basic characteristics :
- - Volume : up to 250 Gbytes;
- - Rotation speed: 5400 rpm;
- - Buffer size: 8 Mb;
- - Average access time: 4,2 ms;
- - Noise level: up to 26 Db;
- - Power consumption: up to 2,5 Watt.
The newest 250GB Scorpio notebook HDD is available online in Western Digital store, it costs about 200 USD.