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

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

The Western My DVR Expander WDG1S5000 is a 500GB, standard hard disk drive.Compared to other standard hard drives on the market, it is midpriced at around $180.

My DVR Expander WDG1S5000 - hard drive - 500 GB - eSATA-300
Manufacturer: Western Digital Corp.
Part Number: WDG1S5000VN

Specs: Compatibility: PC; Connector type: 7 pin external Serial ATA; Hard drive size: 500 GB  See full specs >>

Price range: $149.99 - $199.99

CNET product brief

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 midpriced at around $180.

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

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A standard hard drive, suited for general computing.

Value: In general, this hard drive has great features for the money.On the other hand, you would usually pay around 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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