If total capacity is not the only feature you need in your hard disks, but the speed is also important, then the new HDD line announced by Western Digital is for you.
Available in capacities of 750 GB and 1 TB, the new WD Caviar Black hard drives features low power consumption, thanks to the GreenPower technology, a 7200 RPM rotational speed and a SATA 3 Gb/s interface, but the more interesting feature is the 32 MB cache (double compared to other HDD already available in the market).
As reported in the official announcement, the main features of the new Caviar Black series are:
- Dual processor - Twice the processing power to maximize performance.
- 32 MB cache - Bigger, faster cache means faster performance.
- StableTrac - The motor shaft is secured at both ends to reduce system-induced vibration and stabilize platters for accurate tracking, during read and write operations.
- NoTouch ramp load technology - The recording head never touches the disk media ensuring significantly less wear to the recording head and media as well as better drive protection in transit.
WD Caviar Black 750 GB (model WD7501AALS) and 1 TB (model WD1001FALS) hard drives will be available with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $199 and $249 USD respectively.
