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Western Digital 80gb Ide 7.2k Rpm 3.5in
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Western Digital 80gb Ide 7.2k Rpm 3.5in

Bottom line: The Western Digital 80gb Ide 7.2k Rpm 3.5in is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

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Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

Manufacturer description

HDD with Serial Number: WCAV34247703Model:WD800AAJB-00J3A0Date:22 SEP 2009DCM:HHRNHTJCHNProduct of:ThailandPCB Sticker:2061-701596-A00 12PPCB Revision:2060-701596-001 REV P1Micro Jogs------------------------------LH : PH : Micro Jog (Hex/Dec)------------------------------0 : 0 : 980/2432ROM F/W version......................... : 000200C7Preamp vendor........................... : 0x0001Preamp revision......................... : 0x0003SKU: 20058The item included is exactly what is on the picture. Picture is not a stock photo; it is the picture of an actual item sold. If item description and…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Western Digital 80gb Ide 7.2k Rpm 3.5in using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the drives & media category. Western Digital's drives & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for drives & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

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Full Specifications

BrandWestern Digital
Model NameWD800AAJB
Unit Count1.0 Count
Form Factor3.5-inch
Model NumberWD800AAJB-00J3A0
Hard Disk Size80 GB
Hard-Drive Size80 GB
Mfr Part NumberWD800AAJB-00J3A0
Special FeaturePortable
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Additional FeaturesPortable
Hard Disk InterfaceFATA
Hard Disk DescriptionMechanical Hard Disk
Hard Disk Form Factor3.5 Inches
Hardware ConnectivityIDE
Connectivity TechnologyIDE
Digital Storage Capacity80 GB
Specific Uses For ProductPersonal
Hard Disk Rotational Speed7200 RPM

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Western Digital 80gb Ide 7.2k Rpm 3.5in is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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