Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD10JPVT 1TB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" Internal Notebook Hard Drive

Pros: Can't think of any,

Cons: Windows Vista won't run Windows Update after cloning to an Advanced format drive like this one. Windows 7 can have the same problem but there is suppose to be a fix for it. Don't know about Windows 8 but I would stay away from Advanced Format Drives it I were you.

Other Thoughts: Windows Vista won't run Windows Update after cloning to an Advanced format drive like this one. Windows 7 can have the same problem but there is suppose to be a fix for it. Don't know about Windows 8 but I would stay away from Advanced Format Drives it I were you.

Pros: Installed and formatted in the PS3 with no problems.

Cons: none

Pros: Large capacity for the money

Cons: This hard drive is not good for PS3. I put it in and my games stuttered and my video service dropped frame. Tried to reinstall the software to no avail. Putting the old drive back instantly solved all problems. The hard drive is not good for PS3 at least.

Other Thoughts: The other reviewers said it has some constant spin-down problems. I think it's very real problem and it severely interferes with the way PS3 game and video service work. Maybe on a different platform where data are always been accessed (not just buffered in the RAM) it can work better?

Manufacturer Response:

We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced with the WD Blue, as this is not the typical experience with the product. It is advisable to contact the manufacturer of your gaming system to ensure that the device you are attempting to utilize within your configuration is supported and recommended for use in that specific environment, as our devices are tested and supported for PC/Mac environments. You may be interested in our high-performance mobile drive, the WD Black, as this drive operates at 7200 RPMs.
Mobile 2.5-inch Hard Drive - WD Black
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Pros: .

Cons: 1 of 2 drives installed in a NAS box failed after the first day of use. Other drive is working ok in the same box.

It was not an overheating problem (SMART on good drive says 38C max).

Manufacturer Response:

We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced with the Scorpio Blue, as this is not the typical experience with the product. For warranty replacement assistance, please visit the following link online, or contact us directly below. We would appreciate the opportunity to further assist you, and resolve any further concerns you may have with the device and/or your experience.
How to get an RMA, (Return Merchandise Authorization) or replace a defective product under warranty
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Pros: *Great size for what it's being used for.
*Very quiet HDD (You absolutely will not hear a thing).
*Lots of space for everything such as game saves, music, pictures, etc.
*HDD was readable with the PS3 with little to no difficulties in a matter of seconds.

Cons: *A bit slower download speeds than with the standard 80GB HDD.

Other Thoughts: Aside from the slower download speeds, this is a great drive. I caught it on sale this week and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. :)

Pros: Works fine for storage or as a primary drive. Cons become noticeable when used as a secondary drive

Cons: The previous reviewer "Matos" explained the cons accurately and clearly. This drive causes serious micro stuttering when used as a secondary drive for gaming. The drive spins down and the the read/write head parks too fast during idle periods when the game is not actively reading data from the drive. I verified that this was the issue by running a third party program that reads/write a small file to the drive at 30 second intervals so the drive doesn't spin down. All the stuttering during games went away as long as I had that program running in the background.

Other Thoughts: Many users will rate this review not helpful because they installed this drive as a primary drive or have an application running that reads regularly from the drive so it never spins down. In this situation, you will never notice the cons that I and many other users experience during gaming. But the problem is very real in our setups. I appreciate efforts to implement "advanced" power saving technology but when it interferes with something as basic as gaming when used as a secondary drive, it is a major con.

I am writing this review in response to the manufacturer's previous statement that this is not a typical experience. While this is not a problem experienced by all users, it is a very typical experience for those who have it installed as a secondary drive and wish to install their games on it. I am happy with the drive in all other aspects, but this is a deal breaker for me and I wish I had purchased a different drive.

Manufacturer Response:

We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced with the Blue 1 TB, as this is not the typical experience with the product.
We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with your WD Blue. To ensure that the hard drive doesn't have any hardware problems, we recommend running a test with or WinDLG tool or Macs built-in Disk Utility to check your drives health. Please follow the links below for the steps.
How to test a drive for problems using Data Lifeguard Diagnostics for Win
http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/940
How to test a drive for defects or problems on a Mac
http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/866
You may be interested in a performance-based drive such as the WD Black for your laptop, as this may be more suitable for your requirements.
http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=790
We would appreciate the opportunity to further assist you, and resolve any further concerns you may have with the device and/or your experience. You may contact us at 1 (800) 275-4932, or via our support website at: http://support.wdc.com/rs/. Please indicate within the online case creation or with the first support agent you speak with, that you are responding to a Newegg review, so we route you and your information to the correct team members.

Pros: Lots of storage space, yet compact.

Great for an external enclosure: 5400 RPM is plenty fast for this.

I have experienced no negative issues with this drive.

I am no fan boy, but in my experience, Seagate drives have never failed on me, and I have never had a DOA from Seagate. Wish I could say the same about Samsung, Toshiba, Western Digital, and especially Hitachi (AKA HGST, a Western Digital company~they still suck even after WD bought them! Had to recently replace a HDD on a new laptop for a friend with a Hitachi drive.)

Cons: If used as a boot drive, 5400 RPM is a bit slow, and 8MB cache is way to low, but not docking an egg because it does exactly what it was designed to do.

FYI: If you need a boot drive, I would personally opt for a 7200 RPM version, but this can run at acceptable speeds for a boot drive.

Other Thoughts: I only use Seagate drives these days: the only brand that has never failed on me, both at work or at home.

I bought this drive to replace a 3.5" 1 TB Buffalo external HDD, in an effort to downsize.

I got this while on sale, at $74. Normal price as of 3/13/13 is $89.00...a little high, but you get what you paid for. Stay away from Hitachi hard drives (AKA HGST, nowadays).

***If something negative happens with this drive, I definitely will update this review.

Pros: When it worked, it worked well.

Cons: I originally had purchased the 12.5mm version of this drive (WD10TPVT) and it worked for a little over a year. It left me in the lurch, but fortunately was still under warranty. WD sent this model (WD10JPVT) as a replacement. I installed in in November of 2012 and it failed on March 8th. Absolutely zero confidence in this drive at this point. I've RMA'd the drive and will use the replacement as either a paperweight or in an enclosure for data that I can "absolutely afford to lose".

Other Thoughts: Replacing with an SSD. I've had it with Western Digital. They once were a great company. They clearly are just churning out garbage at this point.

Manufacturer Response:

We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced with the WD Blue, as this is not the typical experience with the product.
We are very sorry to hear that your drive did not function so soon after it was delivered. Western Digital does rigorously test and verify all of our drives, prior to shipping, with burn-in and diagnostic tests. We will stand by our warranty policy and replace your drive for you. Follow the links below for more information.
http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8
We would appreciate the opportunity to further assist you, and resolve any further concerns you may have with the device and/or your experience. You may contact us at 1 (800) 275-4932, or via our support website at: http://support.wdc.com/rs/. Please indicate within the online case creation or with the first support agent you speak with, that you are responding to a Newegg review, so we route you and your information to the correct team members.

Pros: Still working great after six months. Runs quiet and quick (I know it's a 5400RPM drive but I rarely notice)

Cons: None I can think of

Pros: Good brand name and reliable model. Rotational speed means less heat, and hopefully longer life.

Cons: Relatively short warranty (2 yrs. versus 3 yrs). Capacity could be better (this is 2013, not 2011). Rotational speed could be faster (5400 rpm versus 7200 rpm).

Other Thoughts: I only trust WD at this point. I used to like Seagate, but they have trailed in reliability. There is too much industry consolidation, leaving fewer choices. That, combined with the floods in Thailand, became an excuse to raise prices and cut warranty length. Pretty short-sighted, IMO. This industry is practically begging SSDs to make them obsolete. Now, it's only a matter of time....