Western Digital 160 GB AV hard drive

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Western Digital 160 GB AV 100 Mb/s 7200 RPM 8 MB Cache Bulk/OEM AV Hard Drive- WD1600AVJB

AV-focused WD hard drive for continuous digital video playback and reliable operation. Users note good AV performance and quiet operation

Highlights

  • optimized for AV streaming
  • continuous playback capability
  • quiet, reliable operation

Pros

  • quiet operation
  • low-power consumption
  • thermally optimized
  • suitable for continuous operation
  • optimized for AV/HD streaming

Cons

  • mixed value-for-money perception
  • limited capacity (160 GB)

Best For

  • set-top boxes (PVR, DVR, IPTV)
  • media servers
  • continuous 24-hour operation
  • HD streaming across multiple streams
  • AV-friendly storage for DVR upgrades
  • softmodded console compatibility (Xbox)

Features

  • Whisper-quiet acoustics and low-power operation for reliability
  • Optimized for continuous digital video playback with multiple streams
  • Compatible with ATA streaming command set for smooth data transfer
  • Suitable for set-top boxes, DVRs, IPTV, media servers, and surveillance

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