Western Digital WD7500AAKS 750GB HD Review

CoolZone · 08-09-2007, 05:08 AM

http://www.hothardware.com/Articles/Wester..._750GB_SATA_HDD

slugbug · 08-09-2007, 06:28 AM

500gb drives are a better deal for most people right now, but I imagine prices will drop on 750 and higher capacity drives in the near future.

Magus · 08-09-2007, 03:40 PM

I just don't trust Western Digital anymore, i have one in my pc because i got it for free but i've seen ALOT of dead Western Digitals and Maxtors, so i stay with seagate :francesco:

Nxs · 08-09-2007, 03:48 PM

I really have had no problems with WD. I have had the same WD 250gb hdd for years now without incident.

Slaymate · 08-09-2007, 04:12 PM

I own 6 different WD drives at the moment and I've had others.
There always my 1st choice :-)

slugbug · 08-09-2007, 05:11 PM

I have two first generation 80gb Seagate sata drives that are still running fine after years of use. This was the first sata model made I believe.
I've had both Western Digital and Maxtor drives fail equally, but never lost a Seagate.

KamisoriX · 08-09-2007, 08:43 PM

well, If you want a decent alrounder then stick with Samsung. not the best but they last

borschtbomber[ss] · 08-10-2007, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KamisoriX@Aug 9 2007, 04:43 PM
well, If you want a decent alrounder then stick with Samsung. not the best but they last

I've pretty much seen an equal number of drives fail from all manufacturers, so that really doesn't keep me from any particular one. With that said, my next drive will be a Seagate ;)

Magus · 08-10-2007, 08:42 AM

I am living 6 years with my seagate barracuda 80gb, and it outperforms every other maxtor and wd hdd that is in this rig atm, in coolness, and such.

GMtm · 08-10-2007, 11:20 AM

All HDD manufacturers suffer failures and I happen to work in an environment where I see all types of failures from all manufacturers on a regular basis. Choosing a manufacturer really isn't much of a lottery like it used to be. If you are not buying a high performance Raptor, then the differences between all the other models is very small and of little consequence. Thats why I use WD Raptors for performance drives, especially for my operating systems and better games. My larger longterm storage drives are a blend of large capacity Western Digital Caviar and Maxtor DiamondMax.

08-09-2007, 05:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
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08-09-2007, 03:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Magus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,275 Hellbux: 60,978 bLURROVITCH	I just don't trust Western Digital anymore, i have one in my pc because i got it for free but i've seen ALOT of dead Western Digitals and Maxtors, so i stay with seagate :francesco: __________________ IGN-Esports CSS team manager www.ign-esports.com Computer: Intel Q6600 B3 \| CM2X-6400C4 x4 (4gb) Ram \| Seagate 500GB \| Point Of View Geforce 8800GTX \| Samsung 226BW 22"

08-09-2007, 03:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nxs Administrator Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 8,245 Hellbux: 142,248	I really have had no problems with WD. I have had the same WD 250gb hdd for years now without incident. __________________

08-09-2007, 04:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Slaymate Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Hellmouth Posts: 778 Hellbux: 13,208	I own 6 different WD drives at the moment and I've had others. There always my 1st choice :-) __________________

08-10-2007, 08:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
Magus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,275 Hellbux: 60,978 bLURROVITCH	I am living 6 years with my seagate barracuda 80gb, and it outperforms every other maxtor and wd hdd that is in this rig atm, in coolness, and such. __________________ IGN-Esports CSS team manager www.ign-esports.com Computer: Intel Q6600 B3 \| CM2X-6400C4 x4 (4gb) Ram \| Seagate 500GB \| Point Of View Geforce 8800GTX \| Samsung 226BW 22"

08-09-2007, 06:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
slugbug is on the 2nd circle: Lust Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 181 Hellbux: 1,009	500gb drives are a better deal for most people right now, but I imagine prices will drop on 750 and higher capacity drives in the near future.

08-09-2007, 05:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
slugbug is on the 2nd circle: Lust Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 181 Hellbux: 1,009	I have two first generation 80gb Seagate sata drives that are still running fine after years of use. This was the first sata model made I believe. I've had both Western Digital and Maxtor drives fail equally, but never lost a Seagate.

08-09-2007, 08:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
KamisoriX is a certified SPAM DEMON. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sexyman Island Posts: 10,231 Hellbux: 173,466	well, If you want a decent alrounder then stick with Samsung. not the best but they last

08-10-2007, 11:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
GMtm Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Theale, Berkshire, UK. Posts: 678 Hellbux: 14,702	All HDD manufacturers suffer failures and I happen to work in an environment where I see all types of failures from all manufacturers on a regular basis. Choosing a manufacturer really isn't much of a lottery like it used to be. If you are not buying a high performance Raptor, then the differences between all the other models is very small and of little consequence. Thats why I use WD Raptors for performance drives, especially for my operating systems and better games. My larger longterm storage drives are a blend of large capacity Western Digital Caviar and Maxtor DiamondMax. __________________

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