WESTERN DIGITAL WD800 WD800AB-00CBA1 Hard Drive 80GB IDE 3.5"
Bottom line: The WESTERN DIGITAL WD800 WD800AB-00CBA1 Hard Drive 80GB IDE 3.5" 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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Manufacturer description
WD800 Manufacturer Part Number WESTERN DIGITAL Manufacturer WESTERN DIGITAL Item Condition Missing accessories (Software, cables, manual, remote, etc.) Box Condition This item has been Tested for Key Functions, Ready for Resale.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored WESTERN DIGITAL WD800 WD800AB-00CBA1 Hard Drive 80GB IDE 3.5" 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
| rpm | 5400 |
|---|---|
| cache_mb | 2 |
| interface | IDE/PATA |
| capacity_gb | 80 |
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