Western Digital
Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD800BEVS 80GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 1.5Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive
An 80 GB 2.5″ laptop hard drive spinning at 5400 RPM with 8 MB cache and a SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA 1.5Gb/s
- Capacity80GB
- Cache8MB
- Average Seek Time12ms
- Average Latency4.2ms
- Quiet operation with WhisperDrive technology
- ShockGuard protects mechanics and platters
- 80 GB capacity for laptop storage
- 5400 RPM spindle speed for reliable performance
- 8 MB cache buffers data transfers
Capacity and interface
This Western Digital Scorpio Blue drive provides 80GB of storage over a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface. The 2.5-inch form factor fits standard laptop bays. It suits users replacing an original drive in an older notebook or adding modest capacity to a legacy system.
Thermals noise and power
Spinning at 5400 RPM, the drive runs quietly thanks to WhisperDrive technology with SoftSeek algorithms. Average latency is 4.2ms and average seek time is 12ms. The low rotational speed helps keep heat and acoustic output minimal during normal laptop operation.
Deciding specification
The SATA 1.5Gb/s interface is the single specification that determines compatibility. Systems requiring a faster SATA revision or a different physical interface cannot use this drive. Buyers needing higher throughput or larger capacity should verify their host controller supports this generation.
Highlights
- Quiet operation with WhisperDrive technology
- ShockGuard protects mechanics and platters
- 80 GB capacity for laptop storage
- 5400 RPM spindle speed for reliable performance
- 8 MB cache buffers data transfers
Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
|---|---|
| Series | Scorpio Blue |
| Model | WD800BEVS |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA 1.5Gb/s |
| Capacity | 80GB |
| Cache | 8MB |
| Average Seek Time | 12ms |
| Average Latency | 4.2ms |
| RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Features | Quiet - WD's exclusive WhisperDrive technology with SoftSeek algorithms make this the quietest 2.5-inch hard drive, regardless of spin speed. Reliable - WD's ShockGuard technology protects the drive mechanics and platter surfaces from shocks. WD's DuraStep Ramp locks the heads in a secure position away from the disk to provide another layer of protection when the drive is not in use. Utilizing the most technologically advanced material available, the drive can perform a minimum of 600,000 load/unload cycles without contamination - up to twice the performance of its competitors. Rugge |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Shipping weight | 0.91 kg |
| Package size | 147 × 93 × 8 mm |
Questions about this item
How do I install the WD800BEVS in my laptop, and what step is often missed?
Slide the 2.5" drive into the SATA bay, secure it with the caddy screws, and connect the 7-pin data and power cables; the step people miss is ensuring the SATA 1.5Gb/s link negotiates at 1.5 Gb/s rather than falling back to a slower mode.
What maintenance or replacement will the Scorpio Blue need later?
No routine maintenance is required; the 5400 RPM mechanism and 8 MB cache are sealed, so replacement only occurs if the drive fails or you need more than 80 GB capacity.
What limit appears first during sustained use of this 80 GB drive?
The 5400 RPM spindle and SATA 1.5Gb/s interface cap sequential throughput, so sustained transfers hit the interface ceiling before the 12 ms seek time or 4.2 ms latency become bottlenecks.
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