04 Aug, 2009
Western Digital Caviar Green SATA II WD10EADS 1 TB 3.5 Inch
Posted by: 310hall.com In: Hard Drives
Western Digital Caviar Green SATA II WD10EADS 1 TB 3.5 Inch, 32 MB Cache, 7200 RPM makes energy-conscious customers possible to build systems with higher capacities and the right balance of system performance, ensured reliability, and energy conservation. Western Digital has reduced power consumption by up to 40 percent compared to standard desktop drives with the combination of WD’s IntelliSeek, NoTouch, and IntelliPower technologies.
Western Digital Caviar Green drives yield an average drive power savings of 4-5 watts over standard desktop drives making it possible for our energy-conscious customers to build systems with higher capacities and the right balance of system performance, ensured reliability, and energy conservation.
Western Digital GreenPower Technology™ yields lower operating temperatures for increased reliability and low acoustics for ultra-quiet PCs and external drives.
Helpful consumer’s review
By snapcrackle “snapcrackle” (United States)
If you’re looking for a low power drive, the Western Digital WD10EADS is one of the best options currently. It has by far the lowest idle and active power consumption statistics. That, not surprisingly, helps it run cooler than other drives as well.
There is some performance loss, though most users will probably not notice. For detailed stats, look up the Winter 2008 Hard Drive Guide at Tom’s Hardware. (Though you may notice how quiet and cool it is!)
Also, note that this is the OEM or Bulk version of the drive, with no SATA data cable or power adapter, or screws if your system uses them.
