Western Digital Raptor Preview @ StorageReview

StorageReview has gotten a chance to review a beta version of the new SerialATA drive from Western Digital. Based on the previous Special Edition 8meg drives I have high hopes for the new "Raptor", though they might have taken on too much at one time.
"Many readers may be disappointed with the Raptor's relatively lackluster desktop performance. For various reasons, enthusiasts view an increased spindle speed as the largest factor in single-user performance. The reality, however, is that desktop usage predominately consists of highly-localized patterns and is affected more by caching strategies than marginal mechanical improvements. Western Digital's JB series may very well continue to stand as the premiere choice for those seeking the ultimate in single-user speed."

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