Western Digital today announced that it has commenced volume shipments of its WD Scorpio Blue 9.5 mm, 2.5-inch mobile hard drive with 1 TB capacity.
Designed for mainstream notebook computers, the new WD Scorpio Blue 1 TB hard drive utilizes 500 GB-per-platter areal density and is now available in the highest capacity for 2.5-inch hard drives in the industry-standard 9.5 mm, two-platter (2-disk) form factor.
Sushil Bandi, WD’s country manager, India was quoted in a press release as saying, “With the release of the 1 TB WD Scorpio Blue notebook drive in a 9.5 mm package, WD is able to offer the greatest storage capacity available for use in portable computing environments.”
He went on to add that, "Mobile users no longer need to choose maximum capacity over thin and light, WD is ready with storage options, achieved without compromise to performance and reliability, that prove ideal for mobile digital devices of all kinds including PC and Mac notebook computers; external storage; and digital media players."
WD has claimed that its WhisperDrive technology yields one of the quietest 2.5-inch hard drives on the market. WD’s SecurePark parks the recording heads off the disk surface during spin up, spin down, and when the drive is off. This reportedly ensures the recording head never touches the disk surface. WD’s ShockGuard technology, now increased supposedly to 400Gs shock specification, protects the drive mechanics and platter surfaces from shocks.
Shipping now through select distributors and resellers, the WD Scorpio Blue 1 TB (model WD10JPVT) hard drives are covered by a two-year limited on-site warranty and have a MSRP of Rs. 10,650 + taxes.
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