Store 'n' Save SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive

[kyrcy]

Does anyone know what (brand/model/RPM speed) is inside the 3TB Verbatim Store 'n' Save SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive?

http://www.verbatim-europe.co.uk/en_1/product_store-n-save-superspeed-usb-3-0-desktop-...6_0_44140.html

[hech54]

I don't think I've ever seen a company that states what exact drive is in their unit.

[kyrcy]

They usually don't, but someone that has already bought the drive could have this information.

[hech54]

What do you think the odds are that someone just happens to see this discussion, bought one of these....and has taken it apart(voiding the warranty)?

[kyrcy]

You don't need to take the drive apart to obtain this information. There is software that can do this for you. Anyway, I might buy one even if I don't get a reply here.

[drjtech]

The one I use is CrystalDiskInfo. It is available as a portable app so you don't even have to install it.

http://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/crystaldiskinfo_portable

Here's what it says about my USB3 Passport drive (Serial Number x'd out):

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(3) WDC WD5000BMVW-11S5XS0
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Enclosure : WD My Passport 0748 USB Device (V=1058, P=0748, sa1) - wd
Model : WDC WD5000BMVW-11S5XS0
Firmware : 01.01A01
Serial Number : WD-xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Disk Size : 500.1 GB (8.4/137.4/500.1)
Buffer Size : 8192 KB
Queue Depth : 32
# of Sectors : 976773168
Rotation Rate : 5400 RPM
Interface : USB (Serial ATA)
Major Version : ATA8-ACS
Minor Version : ----
Transfer Mode : SATA/300
Power On Hours : 1004 hours
Power On Count : 102 count
Temparature : 33 C (91 F)
Health Status : Good
Features : S.M.A.R.T., APM, 48bit LBA, NCQ
APM Level : 0080h [ON]
AAM Level : ----

[aedipuss]

the verbatim 3tb externals i've seen tested used seagate drives