WD VelociRaptor hard drive reaches new performance peak with 1 TB model

Western Digital today announced it is now shipping the new WD VelociRaptor 1 TB hard drive, the largest capacity 10,000 RPM hard drive on the market today. The WD VelociRaptor is designed for high-performance PCs, Mac computers and professional workstations that require a balance of high performance and capacity; it will also come in capacities of 500 GB and 250 GB. Leveraging enterprise-class mechanics to provide 24x7 durability under high-performance workloads, the new WD VelociRaptor 1 TB hard drive is designed to provide support for write-intensive applications that manage large, dynamic files; for example, video editing and digital content creation and management, which ultimately put a strain on storage devices that utilize write-challenged NAND memory for performance enhancement. WD VelociRaptor's read and write performance across the entire disk capacity allows creative professionals and enthusiasts to optimize their tools, enhance productivity and increase storage space.