W.D. Black UltraSlim SSHD 500GB 5400RPM 16GB NAND Flash Hybrid SFF-8784 SATA 6Gb/s 8MB Cache 2.5" 5mm Solid State Hybrid Drive - WD5000M22K

WD Black UltraSlim SSHD introduces high performance NAND flash SSD technology to the huge storage capabilities of traditional HDD storage uniting both to enhance the computing experience. A single WD Black UltraSlim SSHD drive provides an optimized, all-in-one solution which synergizes SSD like performance, and massive HDD storage capacity in a single device. Power users such as digital artists, photographers, and gamers will welcome WD Black UltraSlim SSHD's ultra fast read and write speeds when it comes to their large creative and multimedia files. The capacity limitations of a standalone SSD are no longer an issue. WD Black UltraSlim SSHD has the capacity for an entire digital portfolio, with outstanding, SSD like speed at a manageable price. Utilizing an advanced set of algorithms, WD Black UltrSlim SSHDs track data usage, prioritizing frequently used data for fast access in the solid state portion of the device, adapting, learning and optimizing as new applications and command requests change over time. These advanced algorithms reside in the SSHD firmware, enabling it to make intelligent determinations of which data to store in NAND flash memory, without any influence from the host or related storage device drivers. By pairing SSD like performance with massive hard drive capacity, WD has created an intelligent hybrid drive that truly offers the best of both worlds. WD Black UltraSlim SSHD is equipped with the optimal amount of NAND flash to deliver fast, SSD like performance over high capacity storage, significantly lowering the dollars/GB compared to the higher cost and lower capacity of standalone SSDs. The WD Black UltraSlim SSHD hybrid drive is self contained in a traditional HDD form factor, and installs as easily as any traditional hard drive without special drivers or downloads required. WD Black UltraSlim SSHDs are compatible with most typical computer configurations, including PC and Mac. 8 GB NAND flash delivers blazing performance for an optimal amount of built in NAND flash SSD technology enables WD Black UltraSlim SSHDs to perform at up to four to five times faster than traditional 5400 rpm HDDs, based on PCMark Vantage.