WESTERN DIGITAL WDAC21000-00H CAVIAR 21000 3.5IN 1.08GB IDE HARD DRIVE B457950
Bottom line: The WESTERN DIGITAL WDAC21000-00H CAVIAR 21000 3.5IN 1.08GB IDE HARD 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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WESTERN DIGITAL WDAC21000-00H CAVIAR 21000 3.5IN 1.08GB IDE HARD DRIVE B457950
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored WESTERN DIGITAL WDAC21000-00H CAVIAR 21000 3.5IN 1.08GB IDE HARD… 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.
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Full Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Mfr Part Number | B457950-WDAC21000-00H |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Hard Disk Interface | IDE |
| Hard Disk Description | Ide |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 inches |
| Hardware Connectivity | IDE |
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WESTERN DIGITAL WDAC21000-00H CAVIAR 21000 3.5IN 1.08GB IDE HARD DRIVE B457950 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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