WD Shipping 750GB 7,200rpm HDD

Western Digital Corporation is shipping its WD Scorpio Black 750 GB 7200 RPM 2.5-inch SATA hard drives for notebook computers and portable storage devices.

WD Scorpio Black drives combine 7200 rpm spin speed and 16 MB cache to deliver notebook performance. Now available in capacities up to 750 GB, the WD Scorpio Black hard drives provide creative professionals, gamers and PC enthusiasts with additional capacity.

Using Advanced Format (AF) technology, the WD Scorpio Black 750 GB hard drives also incorporate data-protection features to monitor and protect valuable data.

The entire family of WD Scorpio Black hard drives is designed for use in OEM notebook systems and has been tested across multiple platforms to allow anyone an upgrade of speed and performance to their current notebook system.

"Our most demanding customers have come to expect ‘no compromises’ from all of our Black series products," explains Matt Rutledge, vice president of product marketing for WD. "The new WD Scorpio Black drive does not disappoint, providing users of portable devices the necessary speed, significant storage and efficient power management needed to enjoy their favorite HD content, high resolution images, powerful office applications or gaming at home, in the office or on the road."

Price and Availability
WD Scorpio Black 750 GB hard drives (model number WD7500BPKT) are available in the U.S. at select resellers and distributors. MSRP for the WD Scorpio Black 750 GB hard drive is $149.00 USD. They are covered by a five-year limited warranty.