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Testseek.com have collected 12 expert reviews of the Western Digital 3.5 inch VelociRaptor SATA300 WD-HLFS Series and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Western Digital 3.5 inch VelociRaptor SATA300 WD-HLFS Series.
 
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The editors liked

  • Fastest desktop hard drive available
  • 130 MBps read and write performance in ATTO Disk Benchmark
  • 5-Year product warranty with advance exchange available
  • Impressive I/O performance keeps up with some SSDs
  • Excellent price to performance ratio
  • IcePack...

The editors didn't like

  • Expensive enthusiast HDD product
  • Soon to be replaced with SSD technology
  • IcePack tray removal voids warranty

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  Published: 2010-01-06, review by: DigitalReviews.net

  • We believe the Western Digital Raptor still carries a “Must Have” tag for the high performance gaming computer. With regards to capacities 128 GB >, we still have some concerns with reliability and cost of the SSD coming into the market place...

 
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  Published: 2009-11-03, review by: 3dGameMan.com

  • Abstract:  Video Review: The Western Digital VelociRaptor 300GB Hard Drive interface is SATA 3 Gb/s, has a capacity of 300GBs, average latency is 3ms, a rotation speed of 10,000 RPMs, a 16MB buffer size, power consumption is 6.08W while being accessed and 4.53W when idle, the noise level is 29dBA to 36dBA and comes with a 5 year warranty. If you're looking for the fastest SATA Hard Drive currently on the market, this is it! Watch the video to find out more...

 
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  Published: 2009-09-03, review by: lanoc.org

  • So after putting the Velociraptor to the test against some of the fastest drives available what do I think? What was once the top dog is now looking aged, when compared to SSD’s and super fast enterprise class drives. That really wasn’t a surp...

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  Published: 2009-07-29, review by: benchmarkreviews.com

  • Fastest desktop hard drive available, 130 MBps read and write performance in ATTO Disk Benchmark, 5-Year product warranty with advance exchange available, Impressive I/O performance keeps up with some SSDs, Excellent price to performance ratio, IcePack...
  • Expensive enthusiast HDD product, Soon to be replaced with SSD technology, IcePack tray removal voids warranty
  • Not every product we test here at Benchmark Reviews receives a warm conclusion, complete with happy ending and high recommendations. Fortunately, the WD VelociRaptor has just enough perk still going for it to benefit gamers and enthusiasts. Price and c...

 
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  Published: 2009-05-15, review by: insidehw.com

  • If you think that hard drive is performance bottle neck in your configuration and you seek for a new hard drive, new WD VelociRaptor must be one of the choices on your next shopping list. Only problem that we encountered is its price, but then again, i...

 
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  Published: 2009-03-06, review by: Bit-Tech.net

  • We’re in two minds regarding the VelociRaptor’s performance in our batch of hard disk benchmarks, with our opinion differing on how we try and classify the drive. Looking at it as a mechanical drive it’s undoubtedly a success, performing...

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  Published: 2008-11-13, review by: techarp.com

  • Abstract:  The Western Digital VelociRaptor is not only a phenomenally fast hard disk drive, it is also very expensive. Thus, you would want to be sure you are choosing the fastest model possible. After all, those who buy the VelociRaptor are after only one thin....

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  Published: 2010-06-20, review by: hardwareheaven.com

  • Abstract:  As for value, the VelociRaptor doesn’t fare well when comparing price per Gigabyte with standard mechanical drives but it is faster than most by a clear margin. This makes it a worthwhile purchase for consumers who want top notch mechanical performance..

 
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  Published: 2008-10-31, review by: techradar.com

  • Nice price, Speedy access times
  • Only available in 2 capacities

 
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  Published: 2009-03-13, review by: computerbase.de

  • Abstract:  Rund 53 Jahre ist es mittlerweile her, dass IBM das erste magnetische Festplattenlaufwerk „IBM 350“ vorgestellt hat. Seitdem gab es beträchtliche Fortschritte bei der Technik und die rotierenden Scheiben eroberten die Welt. Doch am Grundprinzip des mag...

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