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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 189 reviews

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Customers enjoy the Mainstream 500GB hard drive's performance and ease of installation, frequently praising its speed and user-friendliness. The drive's affordability and quiet operation are also highlighted as significant advantages. While some users wish for larger storage options, the overall feedback points to a positive experience with this product.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to install

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    It was very easy to install.My computer booted hnd i was able to hnstall windows with no issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    drive for extra pc

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    got this for a pc connected to the upstairs tv. never had trouble with Western Digital.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My pick

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Usually pick this hard drive since it works very well and very inexpensive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Hard Drive

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Since the new hard drive was installed, I have not had any problems at all.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hard drive

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Adequate replacement

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    This hard drive serves as an adequate replacement for the original crashed drive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    this was installed but did not meet hard drive req

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    I brought this back and had a larger drive put in> product worked great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent hard drive

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    Excellent hard drive. No problema upon installation. Manual will guide you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great drives

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have an IT company and these drives are great for network reg. systems, plus I can grab them locally when needed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Internaln HDD

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of the best options to replace damaged internal hard disk of your PC

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    RAID 0

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wanted a terabyte to store videos and music. These drives fit the bill and work for the application.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Installed easily and worked perfectly on start up

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to install and worked perfectly. I installed it in an hp all in one which was a pain to take apart but then the drive slipped in easily and worked right off after putting the machine back together so I didn' have to start over.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Great product I would recommend this product to a friend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    not bad

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    I just needed a new hard drive for a spare computer. Loads fine and its just what I needed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Needed for work

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    Just what I needed for work, it worked out perfect

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Hard drive 500 gb

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    This Hard drive is exactly what I was looking for!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Performance

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Meh

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    does what it's supposed to. Pleased. Would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Just a drive and 4 screws, no cables.

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    Works as advertised. Packaging protected the product. Instructions were included.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    works better than original.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I took my PC to Geek Squad because it wouldn't boot up. They diagnosed hard drive failure. I selected the WD Mainstream Internal 500GB Internal Serial ATA harddrive, and now my PC is better than ever.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Western Digital is the standard

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I buy all WD hard drives. Nothing compares to them for Sata drives.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Did the job.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When my wife's computer's hard drive died, it was an easy fix to order, install this drive and dump the saved image file. She back up and running without an issue.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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