Seagate Barracuda 7200 320 GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5 Inch Internal Hard Drive ST3320613AS-Bare Drive (Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging)
Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
Spindle Speed is 7,200 RPM
Delivers 320 GB capacity, 16 MB Cache; interface option is SATA 3 GB/s NCQ
Ships with the industry's most reliable and proven perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) technology
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The Barracuda 7200.11 drive delivers up to 43 percent power savings over the previous Seagate desktop generation without sacrificing performance, giving customers the ability to manufacture PC systems and external storage systems that meet energy-savings requirements. Like all other Seagate drives, the Barracuda 7200.11 product family complies with the Restriction of Hazardous Substance (RoHS) directive that limits the use of hazardous materials in electronic goods.With the Barracuda 7200.11 drive, our customers can have the best of both worlds—top hard-drive performance and a high-capacity drive with a very small eco-footprint. Seagate is committed to minimizing the impact of our products and operations on the environment. We have implemented production efficiency measures, such as replacing or renovating less-efficient equipment, resulting in a 20 percent increase in production efficiency on a perhard-drive basis. In just six months this delivered a savings of 158.93 million kWh, or enough energy to power nearly 15,000 U.S. homes for one year. Seagate also has deployed aggressive waste minimization and recycling programs in facilities worldwide.
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Seagate Barracuda 7200 320 GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5 Inch Internal Hard Drive ST3320613AS-Bare Drive (Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging)
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I bought this HD a year ago, and the first thing i noticed was its great write/read speed. I'm still surprised of it!!! More than a year of home use and NO problems! Is very silent, no vibration, and again... IS FAST!!! Im thinking about buying another new 500gb.
The packaging was amazing. I'm very happy with this product.
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I bought one of these a few months ago and can confirm that it does come in a SOMEWHAT sketchy packaging. However, the drive is within a plastic packaging which renders the drive itself immobile inside of the plastic, even if the plastic container is flopping around inside of a box. Bad form not putting at least some crumpled paper in, but actual damage to the drive is highly unlikely even though they didn't do it.
I'm not saying don't be careful and opt for better packaging if this drive is REALLY important to you, like if this is going to go into a work computer. If it's just for your gaming rig/ casual computer though, and you back up your important files, I'd still go for this. It's cheap, it probably won't be troublesome for you. (Think about this: how often do you review your items when you don't have a problem with them?) I had no need to update the firmware, installed easily, and runs nice and quiet, access of files is speedy. Good product, nice price...Read more
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I've purchased 3 or 4 of these drives for upgrading the capacity/speed on home used xp machines that are 2-4 years old. I've read some negative reviews; ranging from DOA to firmware issues, but I have not experienced any problems whatsover. Replacing an 80-120gb 5400rpm drive with one of these provides an obvious boost. Great deal for the money.
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