Standing screen display size | 2.5 Inches |
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Hard Drive | 500 GB Serial ATA-600 |
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Seagate Laptop Thin 500 GB 7200RPM SATA 6 GB/s 32 MB Cache 2.5 Inch Hard Disk Drive (ST500LM021)
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Digital Storage Capacity | 500 GB |
Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
Connectivity Technology | SATA |
Brand | Seagate |
Special Feature | QuietStep, Ramp Load |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Serial ATA-600 |
Compatible Devices | Laptop |
Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
Color | Silver |
About this item
- Compatible with SATA 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s designs
- 2 year warranty
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Easy to install | 4.7 | — | — | 4.5 | 4.6 | 3.9 |
Storage Capacity | 4.6 | — | — | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Value for money | 4.4 | — | — | — | 4.7 | 4.6 |
For gaming | — | — | — | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.0 |
Sold By | Ryze Systems | Mega Micro Devices Inc | Endless Technology Solutions | AMAZING WAREHOUSE DEAL(Record SN) | Amazon.com | Zephyr USA |
storage capacity | 500 GB | 500 GB | 500 GB | 1 TB | 500 GB | 500 GB |
hardware interface | sata 6 0 gb | sata 3 0 gb | — | sata 6 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb | sata 3 0 gb |
compatible devices | Laptop | Laptop | Desktop | Laptop | Laptop, PC | Gaming Console |
form factor | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch | — | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch |
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Technical Details
Brand | Seagate |
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Series | Laptop Thin |
Item model number | ST500LM021 |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Item Weight | 3.17 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3.96 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.96 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches |
Color | Silver |
Flash Memory Size | 500 GB |
Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
Manufacturer | Seagate |
ASIN | B00ISKS416 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 5, 2017 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #485 in Internal Hard Drives |
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Product Description
Seagate Laptop Thin HDD (Formerly Momentus Thin) Offers Feature-Rich, Slim, Lightweight Style at Price and Capacity Points That Enable No-Compromise Designs for Thin Computing
- World's first 7mm z-height, 2.5-inch form factor drive
- Seagate SmartAlign technology1 provides easy transition to 4K sectors
- Available as a Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) and FIPS 140-2 SED2
- Compatible with SATA 3Gb/s designs
- Backed by a 2-year limited warranty
Feature-rich, light 7mm slim hard drive.
Ready for the future.
Opens New Frontiers for System Designers
Purpose-built to meet your demand for affordable, slimmer, fully functional laptop computing solutions. Choose from 500GB and 320GB capacity options. While traditional laptop hard drives offer a z-height of 9.5 mm, the Laptop Thin HDD stands part with a z-height of just 7mm.
Smooth Migration to Advanced Format 4K
With Seagate's SmartAlign technology,1 you get all the benefits of the new Advanced Format 4K sector standard—no utilities and no extra steps needed. Advanced format (AF) drive migration happens automatically in the background, and drive perforance is not affected, unlike the time-consuming utilities required by competitive AF-enabled drives.
1Seagate SmartAlign technology may not be available on all models. Please refer to the data sheets.
Secure Self-Encrypting Drive Options
Seagate delivers on government-grade encryption without any performance degradation, protecting date where it lives—on your drive.
- Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Opal protocol
- World's first 7mm SED to ship with FIPS 140-2 validation2
- Instant on-the-fly encryption without performance degradation
- Instant Secure Erase technology enables fast and easy secure drive retirement
2Self-Encrypting Drives (SED) and FIPS 140-2 Validated drives are not available in all models or countries.
Enter Seagate Ingenuity
Seagate Laptop Thin HDD drives leverage current laptop drives in both material and product design to provide the world's first 7mm 2.5-inch form factor drive. The result is affordable, thin storage for entry-level to mainstream laptops, high-end netbooks, thin ultraportables and slim-computing devices.
Thin Hard Drive Perfect For:
- Building entry-level to high-performance ultraportable laptops
- Creating thin, light netbooks without compromising storage or affordability
- Designing slim consumer electronics devices
- Protecting your sensitive data
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Customers like the fit, capacity, shipping and ease of use of the hard drive. For example, they mention that it works perfectly, has ample space and that it's easy to use. That said, they're happy with the value, performance, and quality. Opinions are mixed on noise.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the hard drive. They mention that it works well, runs smoothly, and reduces backup time. They also say that the SATA3 (6gbps) drive delivers performance, but also produces a lot of heat. Some customers have had no issues with the drive and find it useful for a number of things.
"...not even that great at this kind of stuff but it’s a must have and it works great and my computer loves it." Read more
"I used this hard disk for my security camera nvr. It worked perfectly and installation was very easy." Read more
"...these are slower 5400rpm SATA 3 drives, I've found them useful for a number of things. First off, they are great for long term data storage...." Read more
"...Worked just fine from the beginning, windows re-installed without a hitch, and the performance is much better than the drive it replaced...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the computer drive. They mention that it is a reliable drive, works strong, and is dependable. Some customers also mention that the Seagate brand is reputable.
"This was a great product. It looks good. The price was great. It came in a decent amount of time. It wasn’t rushed or anything like that...." Read more
"Have bought 2 of these drives, and for the price they seem to be good quality, and so far reliable...." Read more
"Seagate is a very trusted brand. This should last me a long time, I'm hoping. Last SSD failed after two weeks. Now I'm back to HDD." Read more
"...Inside the Amazon box with its air-filled pillows, the Seagate box is sturdy and an couple inches larger than the drive all around...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the computer drive. They say it is well worth the money spent, has good speed and quality for the price, and can be replaced economically and with ease. Customers also mention that it is a good solid economical no frills drive for the bargain hunter.
"This was a great product. It looks good. The price was great. It came in a decent amount of time. It wasn’t rushed or anything like that...." Read more
"Drive worked great and is a pretty good deal I think." Read more
"For my needs it is an excellent quality-price ratio and good capacity." Read more
"Good price , lots of storage . I’ve always bought Seagate hard drives, never had one fail or die...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the shipping of the computer drive. They mention that it works with no lag, and the transfer times are as expected. They appreciate the fast shipping and the great price.
"...It looks good. The price was great. It came in a decent amount of time. It wasn’t rushed or anything like that...." Read more
"...the beginning, windows re-installed without a hitch, and the performance is much better than the drive it replaced...." Read more
"...Now the little laptop is like new again with no bloat ware and very speedy...." Read more
"...It's been humming along quietly ever since. Transfer times are as expected, and this drive weighs very little...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the computer drive to be a breeze. They say the windows re-installed without a hitch, and it popped right in with no problems. Customers also say that it's easy to use and set up perfectly.
"...It worked perfectly and installation was very easy." Read more
"...Worked just fine from the beginning, windows re-installed without a hitch, and the performance is much better than the drive it replaced...." Read more
"...after installing it work like a plug and play should and set up perfectly." Read more
"...This item shipped on time and was pretty easy to install. I was able to notice the difference in speed...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the fit of the hard drive. They mention that it works perfectly, fits nicely in their laptop, and is the perfect size. Some appreciate the compact form factor and the good cache for a non-hybrid drive. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"Pros: very slim, good cache for a non-hybrid driveCons: kinda pricey for a HDD..." Read more
"...Whatever the case, the drive fits perfectly into the existing caddy, using the existing screws, which is good because it doesn't come with any..." Read more
"...This one fit the bill nicely and has been going strong ever since." Read more
"...Transfer times are as expected, and this drive weighs very little. I am happy with the price, and the performance." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the capacity of the hard drive. They mention that it has ample space for almost anything they want to save on it, it has better capacity than the original, and it has a large cache (16MB). The hybrid HDD is vast, and is great for long-term data storage.
"...First off, they are great for long term data storage. HDD, so the data won't degrade over time, and 2.5" so 4 fit in a 3.5" storage case...." Read more
"Pros: very slim, good cache for a non-hybrid driveCons: kinda pricey for a HDD..." Read more
"For my needs it is an excellent quality-price ratio and good capacity." Read more
"Good price , lots of storage . I’ve always bought Seagate hard drives, never had one fail or die...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the computer drive. Some mention that it runs fast and is very quiet, while others say that it is slightly noisy compared to their previous HDD and makes a constant rotational noise.
"This drive is very quiet and seems to run just as smooth as any drive that comes with a brand new PS3...." Read more
"...the image with no problem and booted up very quickly, I did not hear any excessive noise was quiet...." Read more
"...So any noise is louder than silent. But its annoying to hear a little scratching sound coming out of the laptop...." Read more
"...But it does fit and work just fine. Noise level is minimum." Read more
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Although these are slower 5400rpm SATA 3 drives, I've found them useful for a number of things. First off, they are great for long term data storage. HDD, so the data won't degrade over time, and 2.5" so 4 fit in a 3.5" storage case. And despite the slowish data transfer rates, the max size is only 500gb, so filling it should still only take about 90 minutes. I also have one as a backup drive for my PS3, which normally runs a more expensive old Seagate SSHD. While this drive doesn't perform anywhere near as well as the SSHD, it's performance is almost identical to the OEM drive, only with more capacity. Plus I can easily run a straight clone any time I want to backup and it copies flawlessly in a $25 cloner. In conclusion, sometimes it's a pleasant surprise what $12 can get you!
Cons: kinda pricey for a HDD
Benchmark Results:
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* MB/s = 1,000,000 byte/s [SATA/300 = 300,000,000 byte/s]
Sequential Read : 118.859 MB/s
Sequential Write : 117.474 MB/s
Random Read 512KB : 28.417 MB/s
Random Write 512KB : 56.697 MB/s
Random Read 4KB (QD=1) : 0.503 MB/s [ 122.8 IOPS]
Random Write 4KB (QD=1) : 0.790 MB/s [ 192.8 IOPS]
Random Read 4KB (QD=32) : 0.992 MB/s [ 242.2 IOPS]
Random Write 4KB (QD=32) : 0.795 MB/s [ 194.0 IOPS]
Test : 1000 MB [C: 26.3% (122.0/464.8 GB)] (x5)
Date : 2014/05/17 12:22:16
OS : Windows 8.1 [6.3 Build 9600] (x64)
Why this:
Got it as a replacement for an old WD 500gb 5400rpm that came in the laptop after it failed. Worked just fine from the beginning, windows re-installed without a hitch, and the performance is much better than the drive it replaced. Of course, its not nearly the performance of a SSD, but at the time of purchase, a 500 GB SSD was 4-5 times the price.
I was concerned about the 7mm vs. normal 9.5mm thickness, this being my first 7mm. I worry sometimes about miniaturization because it often seems to come from making things "cheaper" and less sturdy, and less durable and reliable. But sometimes it comes from using superior materials, greater simplicity with fewer moving parts, brilliant engineering and manufacturing advancements. Whatever the case, the drive fits perfectly into the existing caddy, using the existing screws, which is good because it doesn't come with any screws.
This is a "bare" drive with no documentation. So what, these days even the retail packages for many electronics products include nothing but a piece of paper describing how bad the warranty is. Seagate provides good support and supporting software from their afore mentioned website.
Perhaps the most worrisome thing about buying a hard drive online is the packaging and shipping. Hard drives are expensive, delicate and fragile, highly precision devices. Yet some sellers put them in a sandwich bag, thrown loosely into an envelope, where they will spend days being tossed, dropped, crushed, and bouncing around in one truck to another. Then deposited somewhere in the vicinity of your front door, where they may as well put a "steal me" sign on it. They are no longer given the time to even ring the doorbell as a notification. That would mean taking the risk of a "chat" which, cumulatively, could result in expensive overtime and termination of employment.
I am most pleased with the packaging of this drive. Better, I must say, than some of the retail packaging of many new drives. which has become less substantial in recent years. Inside the Amazon box with its air-filled pillows, the Seagate box is sturdy and an couple inches larger than the drive all around. The drive was securely kept in place within the center of the box by resilient impact cushioning holders on front and back. Very well done!