Apricorn DVR Xpander hard drive - 500 GB - eSATA-300

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Apricorn DVR Xpander hard drive - 500 GB - eSATA-300

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The Apricorn DVR Xpander Hard Drive is a 500GB, standard hard disk drive.Compared to other standard hard drives on the market, it is midpriced at around $165.Its burst transfer rate is 300 MBps.

Specifications: Compatibility: PC, Mac; Connector type: 7 pin external Serial ATA; Hard drive size: 500 GB; See full specs

Price range: $124.99 - $181.40

CNET product brief

Description: The Apricorn DVR Xpander Hard Drive is a 500GB, standard hard disk drive.Compared to other standard hard drives on the market, it is midpriced at around $165.Its burst transfer rate is 300 MBps.

Pros: Has a 500GB capacity, which is considerably larger than some similarly priced hard drives.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this large a capacity is $245.

Cons: Has a 1 year warranty, which is somewhat less favorable than some similarly priced hard drives.For example, the Western WD RE WD3200SB, a 320GB hard drive at around $150, has a 5 year warranty.

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

Value: Overall, this hard drive has good features for the money.On the other hand, you would usually pay about 20% less to get a standard hard drive having a comparable data transfer rate.

CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.

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