Performance and Reliability for Everyday Computing The WD Caviar Blue series of hard drives offers a full range of performance features, making it the perfect choice for everyday computing needs. With both SATA and PATA interfaces and cache sizes up to 32 MB, these drives are built to the highest standards of quality and reliability. Key Features Interface: Choose between Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics (EIDE) or Serial ATA (SATA) interfaces, depending on your motherboard's capabilities. SATA drives offer increased airflow and less clutter in your computer system compared to PATA drives, and all WD Caviar Blue SATA drives support 3 Gb/s transfer rates. Solid Performance: With cache sizes up to 32 MB, these drives offer fast and reliable performance for all your computing needs. Capacity: Choose from a range of capacities up to 1 TB, providing you with plenty of storage space for all your files and data. Reliability: WD is committed to protecting your data, and these drives are built with advanced data protection technology and superior customer support to ensure your data stays safe. Cool and Quiet: WD has developed innovative ways to keep these drives cool while in operation, and their WhisperDrive technology minimizes noise to near-silent levels. SoftSeek technology also helps reduce seek noise for a more efficient and quiet operation. NoTouch Ramp Load Technology: Available on capacities of 120 GB and above, this technology ensures that the recording head never touches the disk media, resulting in less wear and better drive protection during transit. IntelliSeek: Available on capacities of 120 GB and above, this technology calculates optimum seek speeds to lower power consumption, noise, and vibration. Compatibility: WD performs extensive testing on a variety of systems and platforms to ensure compatibility with their drives, giving you confidence that they will work seamlessly with your system.
