Solid-state drives might have weight, speed, and physical size working in their favor for portable use, but hard-disk drives still win in capacity and price. The Western Digital Scorpio Blue HDD is proof, now going clear up to 500GB in size at an MSRP of $219.99 (and likely found for less soon).
It only spins at 5,400rpm, but uses WD's WhisperDrive algorithms to find your data with less searching, translating into less noise and better battery life.
The 500GB Scorpio Blue drive would make a nice portable external drive as well. Just pop into an enclosure and you've got a ton of storage at your fingertips. Plus, it uses WD's ShockGuard technology that keeps the recording heads parked when they're not in use.
The 500GB drive is shipping now, as is a 400GB version for $189.99.
Star Wars Episode 9 filming wraps: But where's that title? Director J.J. Abrams says the milestone "feels impossible."
The great white shark's genetic healing powers have been decoded: We know more about how they potentially stave off cancer.
Discuss: Western Digital gives you another reason to kick your desktop to the curb
Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion.