My DVR Expander WDG1S5000 - hard drive - 500 GB - eSATA-300

Description: The Western My DVR Expander WDG1S5000 is a 500GB, standard hard disk drive.Compared to other standard hard drives on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $105.

Pros: Has a 500GB capacity, which is considerably larger than some similarly priced hard drives.In fact, the typical cost of a product with this large a capacity is $240.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suitable for replacement or upgrade on many desktop PCs or workstations.

Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this hard drive has good features for the money.In fact, you would typically pay about 20% more to get a standard hard drive with a comparable data transfer rate.

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• Manufacturer: Western Digital Corp.
• Part Number: WDG1S5000VN

• General

• Device Type Hard drive - External hard drive
• Width 2.2 in
• Depth 5.6 in
• Height 6.8 in
• Weight 2.6 lbs

• Hard Drive

• Capacity 500 GB
• Interface Type eSATA-300

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Interfaces 1 x eSATA-300 - 7 pin external Serial ATA
• Compatible Bays None
• Compatible Slots x None

• Power

• External Hard Drive Power Source Included AC adapter
• Power device type Power adapter
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1 x eSATA cable - External

• Environmental Parameters

• Min operating temperature 41 °F
• Max operating temperature 95 °F

Western Digital Corp.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.wdc.com/